You've Been Trumped, Too

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  • 2016
  • 1 hr 18 min
  • 6.0  (232)
  • 54

You've Been Trumped Too is a powerful documentary film that chronicles the struggles of a family in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, who are fighting against the world's most powerful man, Donald Trump. The movie follows the journey of Molly Forbes and her family as they attempt to save their land from the construction of Trump's new golf course.

The film is a sequel to the acclaimed 2011 documentary, You've Been Trumped, and continues where the first movie left off. In the first film, director Anthony Baxter explored the impact of Trump's golfing complex on the residents of Balmedie, Aberdeenshire. Five years later, in 2016, he returned to Balmedie to see how the residents fared since the construction of the golf course.

Molly Forbes, a local community activist, is the central character in the film. She has been fighting Trump for a decade and embodies the spirit of Scottish resistance against a man who has become an insidious global symbol of greed and corporate power. Forbes has been fighting Trump since he proposed to build a golf course on her family's land, located in the middle of an Area of Natural Beauty on Scotland's northeast coast. The Forbes family, who have lived on the land for generations, soon found themselves in Trump's crosshairs, as he sought to buy their land and build the golfing complex without their consent.

The film chronicles Forbes and the rest of the Balmedie community's struggle against Trump's bulldozers, private security officers, and lawyers. It shows how the billionaire businessman deployed bullying tactics to get his way and how the Scottish government colluded with him. Despite the challenges, Forbes remains focused on her goal of saving her family's land and preserving the natural beauty of the area.

The film also shows the impact of the golf course on the local ecology and economy. It highlights how Trump's golf course has caused significant damage to the unique ecosystem that is home to several endangered species, including the Sand-darter beetle, a protected species of wildlife. It also reveals how Trump promised to bring in thousands of jobs, but only delivered a few low-paying hospitality jobs instead.

Throughout the film, Forbes and the rest of the Balmedie community refuse to back down despite facing vicious intimidation tactics from Trump's team. The movie also features interviews with other community members, including Michael Forbes (no relation to Molly Forbes), who is an Aberdeenshire farmer and scallop diver who has been locked in a battle with Trump for over a decade.

In conclusion, You've Been Trumped, Too is a must-see documentary film that provides an eye-opening look at the struggle of a rural Scottish community against the world's most powerful man. It chronicles the resilience and determination of a small group of people who refuse to back down in the face of overwhelming odds. The film is an inspiring tribute to the strength of the human spirit and the power of community activism.

You've Been Trumped, Too is a 2016 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 18 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.0 and a MetaScore of 54.

You've Been Trumped, Too
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You've Been Trumped, Too is available to watch free on Kanopy. It's also available to stream, download and buy on demand at Apple TV, Amazon and Google Play. Some platforms allow you to rent You've Been Trumped, Too for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.
  • Release Date
    2016
  • Runtime
    1 hr 18 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.0  (232)
  • Metascore
    54