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Aaron Russo, Michael Ruppert, Sheldon Cohen, Joe Banister, Sherry Jackson ... see more see more... , Irwin Schiff , Bill Murphy , Edwin Viera , C. Edward Griffin , Katherine Albrecht , Catherine Austin Fitts , Ron Paul , John Turner , Bob Schulz

Former rock & roll promoter and manager-turned-political activist Aaron Russo sets out to discover the truth behind the Internal Revenue Service in an eye-opening documentary filmed to find out if the... read more read more...re is any existing law that requires Americans to pay an income tax. What Russo claims to uncover in his nonpartisan investigation is a systematic erosion of civil liberties implemented by wealthy bankers in the early 19th century and subsequently proliferated by a government more interested in ruling the people than serving them. Interviews with former U.S. congressmen, a former IRS commissioner, a variety of former agents for the IRS and FBI, authors, and tax attorneys paint an ominous image of how various components including the Federal Reserve, national identity cards, voter fraud, income tax, and the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems in tracking everyday citizens are all coming together behind the scenes to pave the way for an all-powerful police state the likes of which would send chills down the spine of George Orwell. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Aaron Russo

Release Date: July 28, 2006

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DVD Release Date: December 12, 2006

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  • kevsammal
    October 24, 2007
    kevsammal
    This documentary is director Aaron Russo's last attempt to reveal the American government's tyranny on its citizens before he succumbed to cancer in summer 2007. After watching this film, I strongly agree with his true message (following my own corroborating research) and solidl... read morey stand in favor of his cause.
    Ever since 1913 (fraudulent inception of the privately-owned US Federal Reserve System) America has been governed by PRIVATE BANKERS, who now influence the White House and worldwide media organizations. The Bush, Rockefeller, Morgan, Rothschild and Clinton families (Republicans and Democrats) are visibly at the political helm of this Orwellian monster - with many private bankers still hiding in secrecy.
    This film clearly displays what you weren't intended to know. I will not apologize to anyone who's offended by this film, because that shows weakness in defense of our HUMAN RIGHTS. Bush has already declared Marshall Law, after the Clinton administration got the ball rolling. I'm angry at the moment, and you will be too.

    No American is legally required to file Federal Income Taxes, although the IRS unconstitutionally enforces it. Find out why:
    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1656880303867390173
  • CHILIcheeseDONUTSwithTUNAonTOP
    September 4, 2009
    CHILIcheeseDONUTSwithTUNAonTOP
    An amazing documentary about which not enough praise can be given. It must be seen! I don't know why it took me so long to view this. Aaron Russo (the Hollywood producer most known for Trading Places) covers many topics of import in this documentary designed to expose the loss of... read more liberty Americans have already went through, and that which is going to continue. Topics covered include the federal income tax (with a memorable scene with the former IRS director threatening Russo in Yiddish! - now if that don't tell you something, nothing will), the Federal Reserve, national ID cards, SpyChips, electronic voting machines and a few more. Watch this, and you will understand how we got into or current position that I.O.U.S.A. lays out.
  • larocca3
    February 21, 2009
    larocca3
    Aaron Russo exposes the truth about the Federal Reserve and IRS in this must see documentary. Every American should see this.
  • tonydbaby
    November 5, 2008
    tonydbaby
    This is a must see for every American! You believe you know but really you only know what you believe and belief is only belief in the truth when what you believe is true.
  • eae1
    December 26, 2007
    eae1
    An eye opener when it comes to the federal reserve, independent research I did confirmed much of what was said.
  • LouGuyLV
    July 2, 2007
    LouGuyLV
    Describes how the Income Tax laws and the Federal Reserve are unconsitutional frauds against the American People. **MUST SEE** Can be seen on Google video FREE, for more information visit www.freedomtofascism.com
  • gelatodude
    June 7, 2007
    gelatodude
    EVERY American HAS to see this movie!! It will WAKE YOU UP to what is really going on with our government!!
  • gnieman01
    April 21, 2007
    gnieman01
    this is a scary thing. I will have to do some more research to see if all of it is true, but if it is...SCARY!!... I have done alot of research and everything that is in this movie seems to be correct and true. But what would you do if the MOB told you to pay or die? They have ... read moreall the guns and power. We need to stand up and get some things changed!!
  • Ash1138
    March 15, 2007
    Ash1138
    This just might be the most important documentary ever for Americans, but the ideas, lessons, and warnings that can be gleaned from this film make it worthwhile to any society. What's sad is how many people would rather live with their head in the sand than open their eyes and at... read more least take a look at the possibilities this film puts forth. Most people don't understand truly what fascism really is (it's not simply evil Jew killing Nazis). This film does wonders to show the insidious yet subtle nature of how it takes hold. Don't think America could become like fascist Germany? Think agian. Don't just see this film. Share it.
  • mataiwaizu
    February 25, 2007
    mataiwaizu
    Still people are scared not to pay it, becuase DUDE THE IRS HAS GUNS and will totally BUST YOU UP!!

    That fact alone is kinda police state freaky.

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Kerry Lengel
October 5, 2006
Kerry Lengel, Arizona Republic

Russo's brand of libertarianism is at best naive and at worst tin-foil-hat crazy. Full Review

Mark Olsen
September 28, 2006
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times

Essentially the filmmaking equivalent of an enraged blog on the Web -- pointed and provocative, but not exactly a comprehensive source for the issues it addresses. Full Review

Frank Scheck
August 7, 2006
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

While the film -- which Russo produced, directed, edited and wrote -- has some fascinating and compelling arguments, it quickly assumes the tone of an angry diatribe rather than a well-reasoned politi...

Nathan Lee
July 28, 2006
Nathan Lee, New York Times

The mess we're in never looked so messy. Full Review

Bill Stamets
July 28, 2006
Bill Stamets, Chicago Sun-Times

As if anticipating bad reviews, Russo ends his scattershot assault with a preemptive strike against the media: 'It's just the Federal Reserve System trying to save itself.' If you buy that line, then ... Full Review

Michael Phillips
July 27, 2006
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

Aaron Russo's America: Freedom to Fascism can't even think straight, it's so mad. Full Review

John Anderson
July 27, 2006
John Anderson, Newsday

[Russo] has created such an inflammatory piece of clumsy propaganda it's hard to take his best arguments seriously. Full Review

Luke Y. Thompson
July 25, 2006
Luke Y. Thompson, Village Voice

[The film builds] to the standard New World Order line, which discredits any valid points Russo may have. Full Review

Leslie Felperin
June 2, 2006
Leslie Felperin, Variety

Libertarian-positioned docu argues almost persuasively that U.S. citizens are not legally required to pay federal income tax, and much less convincingly that country is becoming a police state via new... Full Review

Cole Smithey
April 21, 2009
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com

"America: Freedom To Fascism" captures America's current gloom and doom zeitgeist with plenty of controversial ideas to send any dinner party into a shouting match. Full Review

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