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Better This World

'Better This World' follows the radicalization of Bradley Crowder and David McKay, who were accused of intending to firebomb the 2008 Republican National Convention, under the tutelage of revolutionary activist Brandon Darby. The results: eight homemade bombs, multiple domestic terrorism charges and a high-stakes entrapment defense hinging on the actions of a controversial FBI informant.

After the Arrest

6m 57s

In this clip from 'Better This World,' Brad and David weigh their options after being arrested at the Republican National Convention. Both want to stay loyal to each other, despite intimidating prosecutors and plea deal offers. They must make a decision whether to plead guilty and possibly testify against each other.

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    Better This World & If a Tree Falls Trailer

    S24 E10 - 4m 4s

    'Better This World' and 'If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front' feature political activists who cross the line into law-breaking and authorities who may be crossing their own lines to catch them.

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    Better This World - Filmmaker Interview

    S24 E10 - 15m 2s

    The directors of 'Better This World,' Katie Galloway and Kelly Duane de la Vega, sit down with POV to discuss the subjects of their film. They describe FBI informant use in post-9/11 America, the media's role in court cases relating to national security, and the two men who are the focal point of their striking documentary.

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    Better This World - Trailer

    S24 E10 - 1m 49s

    "Better This World" follows the radicalization of Bradley Crowder and David McKay from Midland, Texas, under the tutelage of revolutionary activist Brandon Darby. The results: eight homemade bombs, multiple domestic terrorism charges and a high-stakes entrapment defense hinging on the actions of a controversial FBI informant.

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    McKay's Plea Deal

    S24 E10 - 3m 29s

    In this clip from 'Better This World,' David McKay accepts a plea deal on the last day of his trial, assuming his sentence will be similar to Brad's.

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