'Fatherland' Dramatizes a Son and His Father Torn Apart By January 6th

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Oct 15, 2024

18-year-old Jackson Reffitt made national news for his decision to turn his father in to the FBI for his role in the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol. A new play dramatizes the investigation and resulting trial, using the words from statements, evidence, and court transcripts. Reffitt joins us to discuss, alongside the play's creator and director Stephen Sachs, and Patrick Keleher, who plays Reffitt in the play. 'Fatherland'  is running at New York City Center through November 23rd.

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