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Ruby Ridge

Season 29 Episode 6 | 52m 59s

Drawing upon eyewitness accounts, including interviews with Weaver’s daughter, Sara, and federal agents involved in the confrontation, Ruby Ridge is a riveting account of the event that helped give rise to the modern American militia movement.

Aired: 02/03/20 | Expires: 04/12/24
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