Project Detail

King of the Apocalypse

Synopsis

KING OF THE APOCALYPSE takes us into the heart of the American militia movement with Dakota Adams, the de-radicalized son of Stewart Rhodes – founder of the Oath Keepers who is now serving 18 years in prison for his role in the January 6 United States Capitol attack in 2021. With exclusive access to Rhodes, and framed by the unique perspective of his estranged family, we tell the story of the enigmatic militant leader’s origins, his turbulent family life, and his descent into paranoia and extremism.
With Rhodes in prison, even more radical militia leaders are emerging, such as Mike Dunn of the Boogaloo Bois, who believes that January 6 was just a dress rehearsal for the real civil war that's coming. Mike is the antithesis of gentle Dakota. While one young American claws his way out from extremism, we watch the other being sucked deeper in. As we immerse ourselves in their ideas and beliefs, we reveal the underpinnings of political violence and gain essential insight into where America could be heading.

Details

Year: 2025
Type of project: Features
Running time: 100 min
Director: Daniel Vernon
Producer: Ted Bourne

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

A Sky Studios (UK), Noble Beast (US) production

Sky Studios

Sky Central
Grant Way
London
TW7 5QD

vesna.cudic@sky.uk

Sales Company

NBCU International

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