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9500 Liberty

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In 2007, conservative blogger Greg Letiecq and local politician Corey A. Stewart push through a crackdown on illegal immigrants in Virginia's Prince William County, leading to a local ordinance that allows the police to stop and question anyone who might be an illegal immigrant. When its backers go too far with their heavy-handed tactics, and the ordinance almost immediately contributes to an economic decline of the county, previously silent members of the community make their voices heard.

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Ty Burr Boston Globe 09/09/2010
3.5/4
9500 Liberty is not just about the clash of immigrant Hispanics and white nativists, but about what happens when a community's civic machinery is hijacked by ideologues and extremists -- and what exactly it takes for the silent center to push back. Go to Full Review Cary Darling Dallas Morning News 07/30/2010
3/5
A compelling glimpse of a community and, by extension, a country, in the throes of change. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 07/08/2010
3.5/4
Park and Byler began as objective documentarians who found this story being pressed upon them. They become advocates and are clear about that. Go to Full Review Chris Faraone Boston Phoenix 09/09/2010
3.5/4
Notwithstanding that it's an anti-hate advocacy piece, this YouTube-spawned documentary gives plenty of voice to the depraved foot soldiers and their opportunistic enablers. It just so happens that they look like race-baiting rednecks ... Go to Full Review Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion 08/03/2010
B
This homespun documentary offers an insightful look into one of the earliest eruptions of local acrimony over the issue of illegal immigration. Go to Full Review Jeff Vice Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 07/22/2010
3/4
The movie allows all sides in the issues debated to state their cases, using their own words. If anyone is seen in a negative light, it's only because their words and actions condemn them. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/10/2015 A You-Tune-type documentary on the battle over immigration policy in Prince William County, Virginia focusing mainly on probable cause. See more 09/28/2010 Thank you Eric Byler and Annabel Park for this fascinating story. "What this film has in urgency and timeliness makes it a unique witness to our times" See more 08/02/2010 The Titanic didn't lean this far "Left" when it struck the iceberg... Avoid this at all costs unless you believe in open borders and no accountability for one's actions. Just remember, "comprehensive immigration reform" is another way of saying Amnesty! See more 07/12/2010 Emotionally engaging. See more 04/29/2010 Is this what will happen to AZ? A must-see film, especially for those is here in AZ. The filmmakers will be at Hawkins Gateways Pavilions on Sun. May 2 for a Q& A after two of tbe shows. Check www. 9500Liberty.com for more info. See more 04/12/2010 A very powerful documentary about the current immigration issue occuring in the United States. See more Read all reviews
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Annabel Park

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Eric Byler

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Annabel Park

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Eric Byler

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Chris Rigopulos

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Eric Byler

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Synopsis In 2007, conservative blogger Greg Letiecq and local politician Corey A. Stewart push through a crackdown on illegal immigrants in Virginia's Prince William County, leading to a local ordinance that allows the police to stop and question anyone who might be an illegal immigrant. When its backers go too far with their heavy-handed tactics, and the ordinance almost immediately contributes to an economic decline of the county, previously silent members of the community make their voices heard.
Director
Annabel Park, Eric Byler
Producer
Chris Rigopulos, Eric Byler, Annabel Park
Screenwriter
Annabel Park, Eric Byler
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 24, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 3, 2017
Runtime
1h 20m