The United States of Insanity
The Future of the First Amendment is in the Hands of Two Clowns
Genres
Overview
The story of controversial rap duo Insane Clown Posse (ICP), their fans, and their ongoing struggle with the FBI in a landmark case that may be a bellwether of change for First Amendment rights in America.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
97 min
Release Date
2021-10-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
8.5
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