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Enemies of the State Review: How a Teen
Anarchist Became America’s Worst Nightmare
By Morgan Rojas for Cinemacy
Matt DeHart may not have the same name
recognition as Julian Assange or Chelsea
Manning, but his self-proclaimed capability to
expose the U.S. government for what
they truly are: emotionless, ruthless, international
murderers is just as feared
as the actions of the aforementioned
WikiLeaks founder and US Army vet turned
whistleblower. In the new documentary
Enemies of the State, viewers are introduced
to the DeHart family, a nerdy and frantic
family of three, who find themselves at the
center of espionage accusations when
Matt’s ties to Anonymous and the dark web
are exposed.
Convinced of Matt’s innocence, the
DeHart’s believe that they’re being unfairly
targeted by the government in a wild
conspiracy theory, which sends them to
seek asylum in Canada. Perhaps they’re
on to something, but their claims weaken
when evidence of child pornography on Matt’s
computer (plus victim statements) directly
point to him. But Mr. DeHart, a current pastor,
and Mrs. DeHart are in denial; instead
of confronting the possibility that their son
might be guilty, they come up with varied
excuses. Many times throughout the film
we are left wondering, are they really that
oblivious, blinded by a parent’s love? Or is
the truth really stranger than fiction?
Nominated for “Best Documentary Feature”
at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, Enemies of
the State was brought to the screen by some
heavy-hitters. Directed by Sonia Kennebeck
and executive produced by Errol Morris, the
film is a hybrid blend of documentary and
fiction storytelling from the perspective of
unreliable, biased narrators, which makes
for an anxious watch. While Matt’s parents
are in the film playing themselves, Matt is
played by actor Joel Widman (the reason
for Matt’s absence is explained in the film).
Interviews with government officials, lawyers,
and reporters are all real, including the sound
recordings from Matt’s court trial, but set to
a fabricated recreation of those court scenes.
The aesthetic of Enemies of the State feels
as sterile as the maximum-security prison cell
Matt was kept in, stripped bare and unforgiving.
It’s a twisty story that I found myself rewinding a
couple of times throughout my watch both
out of fascination and confusion, the delivery
here not being as strong or punchy as its cinematic
counterparts like The Imposter or The
Thin Blue Line. However, Enemies of the
State is thrilling enough to satisfy that true
crime craving.
Distributed by IFC Films. Now playing
at select Laemmle Theaters and on VOD. •
Enemies of the State, courtesy of IFC Films.
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment
by Parker Curry and Jessica Curry,
Illustrated by Brittany Jackson
By Kristen Morell, Librarian,
El Segundo Public Library
Parker is very excited about her visit to the
Washington, DC’s National Portrait Gallery
with her baby sister, her mother, her best
friend Gia and Gia’s mother. The highlight of
Parker’s visit is when she comes across and
stops to look up at Amy Sherald’s transcendent
Parker Looks Up by Parker Curry and Jessica Curry.
portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama. To
Parker, this portrait not only represented the
First Lady of the United States, Parker saw a
queen, a beautiful and confident woman with
whom she identified. Parker’s admiration of
the portrait is noticed by a nearby museumgoer,
who takes a photo of a mesmerized
Parker as she gazes at the portrait. The photo
of Parker later becomes her book’s cover art.
Even at her young age, Parker recognizes
the significance of the portrait and is filled
with joy as she realizes her own hopes and
dreams in this very meaningful portrait of
First Lady Michelle Obama.
This books a great choice for children of
all ages and backgrounds. Parker and Jessica
have done an amazing job of capturing this
very significant experience. The illustrations
are also bold, beautiful and really draw the
reader in.
To check out Parker Looks Up, or more
inspiring picture books, please visit the library
to apply for your free library card. These
titles also count for our Summer Reading
Challenge, going on now until August 7th.
For more information or to sign up, please
visit our website www.elsegundolibrary.org.
For more early reader title suggestions, please
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you find your next great read! •
Kristen Morell
Morgan Rojas
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