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When Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to invade L.A. for ultimately no reason, it cost taxpayers $130 million. Hear directly from L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on the costs of one action by the Trump regime on California taxpayers.
So, we ask: instead of spending $130M to deploy our military against our neighbors, how would you spend it? Let us know in the comments.
Data source: The office of Governor Gavin Newsom
ABOUT BRAVE NEW FILMS
Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films (BNF) are at the forefront of the fight to create a just America. Greenwald and BNF create free documentary films that inform the public, challenge corporate media, and motivate people to take action on social issues nationwide. Brave New Films’ investigative films have shined a light on the Bush, Obama and Trump administration, voter suppression, U.S. drone strikes, the prosecution of whistleblowers, and Wal Mart’s corporate practices. BNF's mission is to champion social justice issues by using a model of media, education, and grassroots volunteer involvement that inspires, empowers, motivates and teaches civic participation and makes a difference.
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Check out our other BNF documentaries:
“Suppressed: The Fight To Vote”
This documentary takes a deep dive into Brian Kemp STOLE the 2018 Georgia governor’s election through voter suppression.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=03DGjnIkTdI&t=1458s
"Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price"
The film exposes Wal-Mart's unscrupulous business practices through interviews with former employees, small business owners, and footage of Walmart executives.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=RXmnBbUjsPs&t=1648s
"Koch Brothers Exposed"
Billionaires David and Charles Koch have been handed the ability to buy our democracy in the form of giant checks to the House, Senate, and soon, possibly even the Presidency.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=2N8y2SVerW8&t=1888s
"Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and The NRA"
This film shares the stories of how guns, and the billions made off of them, affect the lives of everyday Americans.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=EqfXv6-yF-g&t=1990s
“Sentencing Reform: Part 1 - The Power of Fear”
This documentary investigates our racist criminal justice system and makes the case for why mass incarceration must come to an end.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=29Fotznf9lc&t=11s
“Trump Inc: Lining Their Pockets - White House For Sale”
The documentary exposes Trump and his administration for profiting off the presidency.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=pgHrUAVraXg&t=112s
When Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to invade L.A. for ultimately no reason, it cost taxpayers $130 million. Hear directly from L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on the costs of one action by the Trump regime on California taxpayers.
So, we ask: instead of spending $130M to deploy our military against our neighbors, how would you spend it? Let us know in the comments.
Data source: The office of Governor Gavin Newsom
ABOUT BRAVE NEW FILMS
Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films (BNF) are at the forefront of the fight to create a just America. Greenwald and BNF create free documentary films that inform the public, challenge corporate media, and motivate people to take action on social issues nationwide. Brave New Films’ investigative films have shined a light on the Bush, Obama and Trump administration, voter suppression, U.S. drone strikes, the prosecution of whistleblowers, and Wal Mart’s corporate practices. BNF's mission is to champion social justice issues by using a model of media, education, and grassroots volunteer involvement that inspires, empowers, motivates and teaches civic participation and makes a difference.
#BraveNewFilms
Wanna see more of BNF's free documentaries?
SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/BNF-YouTube
SIGN UP for email updates: bravenewfilms.org/signup
Set up a free screening or house party for any of our films free: bravenewfilms.org/screenings1
Facebook: Facebook.com/BraveNewFilms
Instagram: Instagram.com/BraveNewFilms
Twitter: twitter.com/BraveNewFilms
DONATE: bit.ly/BNF-donate
Check out our other BNF documentaries:
“Suppressed: The Fight To Vote”
This documentary takes a deep dive into Brian Kemp STOLE the 2018 Georgia governor’s election through voter suppression.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=03DGjnIkTdI&t=1458s
"Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price"
The film exposes Wal-Mart's unscrupulous business practices through interviews with former employees, small business owners, and footage of Walmart executives.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=RXmnBbUjsPs&t=1648s
"Koch Brothers Exposed"
Billionaires David and Charles Koch have been handed the ability to buy our democracy in the form of giant checks to the House, Senate, and soon, possibly even the Presidency.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=2N8y2SVerW8&t=1888s
"Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and The NRA"
This film shares the stories of how guns, and the billions made off of them, affect the lives of everyday Americans.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=EqfXv6-yF-g&t=1990s
“Sentencing Reform: Part 1 - The Power of Fear”
This documentary investigates our racist criminal justice system and makes the case for why mass incarceration must come to an end.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=29Fotznf9lc&t=11s
“Trump Inc: Lining Their Pockets - White House For Sale”
The documentary exposes Trump and his administration for profiting off the presidency.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=pgHrUAVraXg&t=112s
