The Anarchists

Despite a chaotic first Anarchapulco, attendees Lisa and Nathan Freeman decide to relocate their family, joining conference founder Jeff Berwick and a growing number of expats in Mexico. Their anarchist paradise is disrupted by the arrival of Lily Forester and John Galton, a young couple fleeing the U.S. on drug charges, who question whether Anarchapulco is anarchy “lite.”

As crypto-currency becomes the centerpiece of the second Anarchapulco, young veteran Paul Propert and Chicagoan Jason Henza each make the trek south to join the community. Soon, a crypto boom creates a dividing line between instant millionaires and those who missed the bus, prompting Lily and John to create their own, less formal anarchist conference – “Anarchaforko.”

As the fourth Anarchapulco conference approaches, conflicts continue to mount behind the scenes as Nathan clashes with Jeff. Then, Paul’s escalating anger threatens to harm the community.

A shocking murder rocks Anarchapulco, leaving the community wondering if the perpetrator was one of their own. Then, Lily opens up about her childhood trauma, and Lisa and Nathan start their own conference focused on healing.

As Lily and John’s family mourn his death, John’s past reveals dark and difficult experiences that contributed to his disdain for government. Then, accusations of a fraudulent crypto scheme – and another shocking death – leave the community reeling once more.

2020. Disillusioned, the Freemans move their family to another city where they face a new set of problems. Lily returns to Anarchapulco to speak about the dangers of anarchism. With conference attendance down, many in the community question what anarchy still means to them.