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The Pacifist

The Pacifist

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 17, 2018

Runtime

0h 57m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

50%

Original Title

The Pacifist

Production Companies

Transgressional Films

Director

Alex Zhort

Description

On April 18th, 2017, Larry Bassett refused to pay federal income taxes on over $1 Million, becoming the top tax resister in US history. In his defiance, he wrote letters to U.S. government agencies and representatives, announcing that his conscience will not allow him to pay for the US war machine. He knows that breaking the law will bring retribution from the government, and he accepts the consequences of his actions. In fact, he's begging for their retaliation as his family and neighbors worry about his safety.