The Brit Who Tried to Kill Trump

Overview

In June 2016, Michael Sandford, a 20-year-old from Surrey, England, was arrested at a Donald Trump rally for attempting to seize a police officer's firearm to assassinate the then-presidential candidate. Thrust into a media frenzy, Michael faced the daunting American legal system after pleading guilty, risking years in prison. The documentary delves into his troubled upbringing, marked by Asperger's syndrome, and the motivations behind his drastic actions. As his family navigates the uncertainty of his sentencing in the U.S., the film offers exclusive interviews and archival footage to unravel the intricate details of this shocking incident.