The Brit Who Tried to Kill Trump

In the summer of 2016, a 20-year-old British citizen named Michael Sandford made headlines when he attempted to grab a police officer’s gun with the intention of shooting Donald Trump at a rally. This audacious act landed Michael at the heart of a media frenzy and subjected him to the severe consequences of the American legal system. Although Michael eventually pleaded guilty, he faced the daunting prospect of spending years in prison. The gripping question remains: how did this young man from a middle-class background in Surrey, who lives with Asperger’s Syndrome, find himself so far from home on a mission to assassinate a global figure? The documentary accompanies Michael’s family on their emotional journey to the United States for his sentencing, filled with uncertainty about when they will reunite with him. Featuring insightful interviews and rare archival footage, the film delves into Michael’s intricate history and sheds light on the motivations behind his drastic actions, all set against the dramatic backdrop of Donald Trump’s unexpected ascent to presidency. Watch “The Brit Who Tried to Kill Trump (2017)” here. You can stream and watch it online for free on Soap2day and 123Movies.