
Ruby Ridge, Chapter 1
Clip: Season 29 Episode 6 | 9m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
The event that helped give rise to the modern American militia movement.
Drawing upon eyewitness accounts, including interviews with Weaver’s daughter, Sara, and federal agents involved in the confrontation, Ruby Ridge is a riveting account of the event that helped give rise to the modern American militia movement.
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Ruby Ridge, Chapter 1
Clip: Season 29 Episode 6 | 9m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
Drawing upon eyewitness accounts, including interviews with Weaver’s daughter, Sara, and federal agents involved in the confrontation, Ruby Ridge is a riveting account of the event that helped give rise to the modern American militia movement.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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