One-Man Army.

  • Published In: National Review, 2024, v. 76, n. 11. P. 63 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DOUTHAT, ROSS 3 of 3

Abstract

"Rebel Ridge" is a Netflix action movie that explores themes of corruption and police misconduct in a small Louisiana town. The film follows Terry Richmond, a black Marine Corps martial-arts instructor, as he takes on the corrupt local police force. While the movie touches on racial tensions, it primarily focuses on the issue of civil asset forfeiture and the abuse of power by those in authority. The film attempts to avoid being a simple anti-racist parable and instead presents a more nuanced portrayal of the characters and their motivations. However, the movie struggles to effectively explain the intricacies of civil asset forfeiture and the larger conspiracy surrounding it. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:National Review. 2024/11, Vol. 76, Issue 11, p63
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0028-0038
  • Accession Number:179720029
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