Against All Enemies

Against All Enemies is a documentary that examines the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol. The film focuses on the fact that roughly 15 percent of those charged in the event were members of the military or police. It explores the process of radicalization among veterans and their involvement in far-right militias, investigating how individuals sworn to protect American democracy could participate in actions that threaten it. The production looks into the historical roots and complex connections behind this development.

Directed by Charlie Sadoff, the film was co-written and produced by Sadoff along with Kenneth Harbaugh and Sebastian Junger. The documentary features Peter Coyote as the narrator and includes appearances by Stanley McChrystal, Ali Soufan, Kristofer Goldsmith, Stewart Rhodes, and Northwestern University history professor Kathleen Belew. The movie is a joint production between Germany and the United States with a runtime of 106 minutes. Since its release on June 8, 2023, it has received a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 450 votes.