“Everyone needs to see this film. It shows what actually happened, and how, in a way we haven't seen.”
ROBERT PAPE
Director of the Chicago Project on Security & Threats
Using never-before-seen footage, Fight Like Hell is an immersive journey into the heart of the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol and the rapidly ascending Stop The Steal movement that preceded it. The true story of January 6 that's never been told.
As the nation grapples with the echoes of January 6, this documentary provides a crucial, unvarnished perspective on that pivotal day. “Fight Like Hell” shows events leading up to and including January 6, challenging viewers to confront the fragility of democracy and reflect on our collective responsibility to protect it.
In a time of deep political polarization, where narratives clash over a “stolen election” versus a “free and fair election,” “Fight Like Hell” offers a compelling look at the events and figures that shaped one of the most significant days in recent American history. Featuring never-before-seen footage captured by state-of-the-art cinema cameras, the result is an extraordinary visual portrayal that immerses viewers in the chaos and tension of that day like never before.“Fight Like Hell” provides a fresh narrative through its observational style, rather than typical interviews with pundits and experts. It presents a seamless chronicle from the November 3 election through January 7, capturing the mounting tension, the prelude to violence, and the media narratives that fueled the day's events. The film explores the connections between influential figures such as Donald Trump, Ali Alexander, Roger Stone, Alex Jones, Nick Fuentes, Rudy Giuliani, Michael Flynn, Steve Bannon, and others, revealing how their actions helped mobilize a nationwide convergence on Washington D.C. on January 6 to “Stop the Steal”.
Our impact campaign focuses on strengthening democracy, stopping political violence, media literacy and youth engagement.
Presented by TheYouthVote.org, a non-partisan organization dedicated to uniting people through the common goal of creating a better world for future generations. We believe the most effective way to achieve this is by energizing the youth vote and empowering young leaders to get involved in every level of government and community engagement.
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Eleanor Roosevelt
“Fight Like Hell” invites viewers to critically examine democracy’s vulnerability and the actions that threaten it. By delving into the motivations and mobilizations behind January 6, the film calls on all Americans to reflect on our shared humanity and the imperative to safeguard our democratic values, and to make sure another January 6 never happens again.
When our camera crews documented the events leading up to January 6 and the ensuing violence, we couldn't have foreseen the story's exponential growth.
Despite being one of the most reported stories of our generation, January 6 remains shrouded in massive division and confusion. Who could have predicted that three years later, Donald Trump would be vying for the presidency again in a neck-to-neck race and would become a convicted felon? The deepening divisions in the country fueled by a persistent "us vs them" attitude hinder a genuine understanding of what truly transpired. Amidst people staying in their media echo chambers, the context and information about the events become increasingly murky. That's why we find it crucial to create an independent documentary. Rather than relying on soundbites, misinformation, and partisan narratives, our goal is to show what happened. Adopting an open-minded, curious, and empathetic approach, we aim to illuminate one of the most significant stories of our time—one that could profoundly shape the future of America and beyond.
BUZZ
Jan 6 was more than a riot! Fight Like Hell is the untold story of Jan 6 as an orchestrated violent uprising – months in the making – engineered by Trump and his close accomplices that exploited and misguided patriotic desires by ordinary people to stop liberals from stealing an election – and America. Fight Like Hell shows exactly why such an uprising could happen again.
ROBERT PAPE
Director of the Chicago Project on Security & Threats
Should be required viewing for anyone who wants to understand how and why J6 happened. For me, seeing this was a call to action.
LUAREN PERLE
Jan 6 was more than a riot! Fight Like Hell is the untold story of Jan 6 as an orchestrated violent uprising – months in the making – engineered by Trump and his close accomplices that exploited and misguided patriotic desires by ordinary people to stop liberals from stealing an election – and America. Fight Like Hell shows exactly why such an uprising could happen again.
ROBERT PAPE
Director of the Chicago Project on Security & Threats
Should be required viewing for anyone who wants to understand how and why J6 happened. For me, seeing this was a call to action.
LUAREN PERLE
Jan 6 was more than a riot! Fight Like Hell is the untold story of Jan 6 as an orchestrated violent uprising – months in the making – engineered by Trump and his close accomplices that exploited and misguided patriotic desires by ordinary people to stop liberals from stealing an election – and America. Fight Like Hell shows exactly why such an uprising could happen again.
ROBERT PAPE
Director of the Chicago Project on Security & Threats
Should be required viewing for anyone who wants to understand how and why J6 happened. For me, seeing this was a call to action.
LUAREN PERLE
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JON LONG
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR / WRITER
Jon has created films and television programs for Universal Studios, IMAX, Disney, Entertainment One, National Geographic, and PBS
“With all the polarization and two-sidesism in media, we wanted to create a film that takes only one side: the Truth. By showing people what led to January 6th without “expert” interviewers, audiences can form their own opinions about what happened.”
FORD FISCHER
CO-WRITER
Ford Fischer is a 2x Emmy-nominated primary source documentarian and the editor-in-chief of News2Share, a platform for raw video coverage of political activism and extremism in America. His work has been featured in Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe winning films.
“Fight Like Hell does what no other film focused on the events has managed to do: By displaying the events leading up to and including January 6 in a raw presentation without commentary or biased interviews, the viewer is both empowered to make their own judgements and challenged on whatever perspective they may have had going into the film.”
DAVE WRUCK
CO-EDITOR
Dave’s work has personally garnered him six Emmy Awards, multiple Telly Awards, and his post-production work contributed to numerous film festival awards from the likes of Sundance. Notable projects: The Social Dilemma, Chasing Coral ( Sundance Audience Award Winner Best Documentary).
“Our cinema verité approach to telling this story creates a visceral, immersive experience, unlike any other film about January 6. We hope this will be the definitive journalistic account of January 6.”
NEILS FRANKEN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Former head of IMAX distribution and Producer of IMAX Extreme, one of the top box office documentaries of all time.
“IMAX was designed to take audiences to places they would otherwise never experience in a way that makes them feel like they are there. Fight Like Hell does exactly that.”
SARAH T. MARTIN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Sarah is an Emmy award-winning former Senior Producer. She now develops television, books and movies based on stories and sources from her career as an investigative journalist.
“At this moment in history, we need to heed the words of Spanish philosopher George Santayana; "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
BETH NELSON
CO-PRODUCER
Filmmaker / Youth Voice Activist
“If we listen to youth and work together about society's most pressing issues, we will move in a better direction. Fight Like Hell holds a mirror up to our current divisive culture and beckons a new way forward.”
