Chris Rufo Releases “Mob Rule in Seattle” Film
Haglund Foundation a proud supporter of documentary chronicling Seattle violence
SEATTLE, WA – Carl Haglund, Founder and CEO of the Carl Haglund Foundation, expressed public support for the release of “Mob Rule in Seattle” the most recent film by renowned filmmaker Christopher Rufo. The short documentary chronicles the emergence of mob violence in downtown Seattle following the death of George Floyd. In the film, Rufo offers insight into how Antifa and Black Lives Matter manipulated peaceful protests into violent riots and established the now famous CHAZ or CHOP “autonomous” area in Capitol Hill. Rufo offers difficult to watch scenes of violence, destruction, and nightly attacks of Seattle police officers.
“We were very proud to be early supporters of this film” said Carl Haglund who provided initial funding for the project. “It is important that people understand that violence is never the answer to social change. We can improve race relations and promote social justice without trying to kill police officers, destroy small immigrant businesses and kill innocent teenagers in the process.” Haglund, who was in downtown Seattle the night of the first protests learned first-hand how the mob turned violent. “I tried to speak against the violence taking place, but the mob turned on me and I began to feel very unsafe. This film shows us what happens when we abandon our values. I hope everyone watches it.”
The Carl Haglund Foundation has been active in recent months producing videos on homelessness, but this is their first foray into films associated with social upheaval. According to Haglund there is a connection between the two issues. “If housing developers see Seattle as an unsafe place to do business, they are going to build housing elsewhere and our homelessness problem gets worse. We need to create a safe and stable Seattle so people want to invest here. That investment includes housing.”
The Carl Haglund Foundation advocates for citizens suffering from homelessness and opioid addiction. More information can be found at www.carlhaglundfoundation.com.
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