9500 Liberty

Released Feb 24, 2010

1h 20m

Documentary

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12 Reviews

82%

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100+ Ratings

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

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.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 9, 2010

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Cary Darling

Dallas Morning News

A compelling glimpse of a community and, by extension, a country, in the throes of change.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 30, 2010

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Park and Byler began as objective documentarians who found this story being pressed upon them. They become advocates and are clear about that.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 8, 2010

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Chris Faraone

Boston Phoenix

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 ...

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 9, 2010

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

This homespun documentary offers an insightful look into one of the earliest eruptions of local acrimony over the issue of illegal immigration.

Rated: B

Aug 3, 2010

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Jeff Vice

Deseret News (Salt Lake City)

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.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 22, 2010

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Audience Member

A You-Tune-type documentary on the battle over immigration policy in Prince William County, Virginia focusing mainly on probable cause.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

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"

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

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!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

Emotionally engaging.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

A very powerful documentary about the current immigration issue occuring in the United States.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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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