Clown Posse were classified as a gang organization by the FBI.
THE UNITED STATES OF INSANITY, a documentary following the Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, and their one million die-hard fans (called Juggalos) that were classified as a gang organization by the FBI.
In the film, “The World’s Most Hated Band,” notorious rappers Insane Clown Posse, find themselves as unwitting warriors for the First Amendment after they take on the FBI following the classification of all one million of their fans as gang members. With the help of the ACLU, who filed a federal lawsuit against the FBI, the band fights to uncover the reasons behind the designation and get removed from the gang list as their fans begin losing their jobs, have their children put into protective custody, and face jail time — all because of their musical tastes.
THE UNITED STATES OF INSANITY celebrated its World Premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin on September 2021.
“Our goal is to put the audience through our own paces of discovery during the seven years we filmed with ICP, their fans, their lawyers, and the government agencies pursuing them,” said Producer/Director Tom Putnam. “ICP’s extensive archive of music videos, home movies, documentaries and feature films are layered throughout our movie as well, helping us paint a unique story of two high school dropouts achieved their own American dream while bringing people along for the ride during the seven years we’ve been filming ICP and their fans as they fight for their lives against the FBI."
Noor Ahmed, President of Strike Back Studios said “after forming Strike Back a little over a year ago, we’ve been able to be a part of some amazing documentaries and feature narratives this year, but see ‘The United States of Insanity’ as our signature release of 2021. Having grown up less than an hour south of ICP’s hometown of Detroit in the 90s, I witnessed first-hand their rise to fame and influence. I’m proud to be a part of the fight against any group’s persecution by law enforcement.”
