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Rebel Ridge is all about civil asset forfeiture, and the director has a lot to say about the controversial policy. Led by Aaron Pierre (Old), the movie follows a Marine who has his cousin’s bail money stolen by police officers under the guise of civil asset forfeiture. Rebel Ridge has earned incredible reviews, which praise its relatable premise and its skilled performances. It was released on Netflix, where it remains available for streaming.
While speaking to Netflix, writer and director Jeremy Saulnier spoke out about the injustice of civil asset forfeiture. He confirmed that the policy is a real-world regulation that has caused extreme injustice to actual people. He recognized that the policy could unify all viewers against it, and that is exactly why he decided to develop this movie. Check out his full response below:
It’s this insane loophole in anti-drug regulation that allows law enforcement to seize property from ordinary citizens without any proof of criminal activity. I thought it’d make a great premise for a movie because of how unifying it is — it pisses everyone off.
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