A crime thriller about a father and son who align with the sovereign citizen movement and clash with police
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Sovereign Path
Introduction of the Kanes and their alignment with the sovereign citizen movement
Key Events
Introduction of Kanes — Father and son introduce their lifestyle Characters: Jerry Kane, Joe Kane, BeverlyLocation: Rural Arkansas
Sovereign Movement Alignment — Kanes join sovereign citizen movement Characters: Jerry Kane, Joe Kane, Mr. Friedman, BobLocation: Community Center
Rising Tensions
Escalation of conflicts between the Kanes and local authorities
Key Events
First Police Encounter — Initial confrontation with law enforcement Characters: Jerry Kane, Joe Kane, Deputy Sheriff, CandaceLocation: Roadside
Police Chief Introduction — New police chief arrives Characters: John Bouchart, Jess Bouchart, Deputy SheriffLocation: Police Station
Movement Gathering — Sovereign citizen movement meeting Characters: Jerry Kane, Joe Kane, Candace, Mr. Friedman, Bob, Tommy PaulsonLocation: Rural Property
Escalation of Tensions — Conflict intensifies between Kanes and police Characters: Jerry Kane, Joe Kane, John Bouchart, Deputy SheriffLocation: Town Center
Midpoint Crisis — Major confrontation changes course of events Characters: Jerry Kane, Joe Kane, John Bouchart, Jess Bouchart, Deputy SheriffLocation: Police Station
Point of No Return
Major confrontation that changes the course of events
Key Events
Midpoint Crisis — Major confrontation changes course of events Characters: Jerry Kane, Joe Kane, John Bouchart, Jess Bouchart, Deputy SheriffLocation: Police Station
Personal Stakes Revealed — Personal motivations come to light Characters: Jerry Kane, Joe Kane, Beverly, John BouchartLocation: Home
Final Stand
Climactic confrontation and resolution of the conflict
Key Events
Final Standoff — Climactic confrontation Characters: Jerry Kane, Joe Kane, John Bouchart, Deputy Sheriff, CandaceLocation: Rural Property
Resolution — Aftermath of the conflict Characters: Jerry Kane, Joe Kane, John Bouchart, Jess BouchartLocation: Courtroom
Story Breakdown
The Sovereign Path — Introduction of the Kanes and their alignment with the movement
Introduction of Kanes — Father and son introduce their lifestyle
Sovereign Movement Alignment — Kanes join sovereign citizen movement
First Police Encounter — Initial confrontation with law enforcement
Rising Tensions — Escalation of conflicts between the Kanes and local authorities
Police Chief Introduction — New police chief arrives
Movement Gathering — Sovereign citizen movement meeting
Escalation of Tensions — Conflict intensifies between Kanes and police
Point of No Return — Major confrontation that changes the course of events
Midpoint Crisis — Major confrontation changes course of events
Personal Stakes Revealed — Personal motivations come to light
Final Stand — Climactic confrontation and resolution of the conflict
Final Standoff — Climactic confrontation
Resolution — Aftermath of the conflict
Struggling single father Jerry indoctrinates his son Joe into the sovereign citizen movement, teaching him that laws are mere illusions and freedom is something you take. But, as Jerry’s ideology consumes them, they are set on a collision course with a police chief who has spent his life upholding the rules that Jerry has spent his tearing down.
