The film explores the common narratives behind individual and collective ideologies of hate, and how humanity can overcome them. It delves into six years of unprecedented access to violent conflicts and extremist groups, including white supremacists, Christian Fundamentalists, Muslim extremists, and others. The documentary combines verite footage with expert insights and stories of redemption from former "combatants" to reveal the emotional and biological mechanisms that make us susceptible to hate, as well as our capacity to overcome it.
The Anatomy of Hate
Examining the common threads of hatred in personal and societal beliefs, and exploring ways for humanity to transcend and overcome such ideologies.