Synopsis
In this David and Goliath tale, a group of proud Scottish homeowners take on Donald Trump, as he gets set to destroy the crown jewels of Scotland's natural heritage in order to build a luxury golf resort. We follow the local residents as they make their last stand in the face of harassment, constant legal threats and the cutting off of their water and electricity supplies.
YOU'VE BEEN TRUMPED captures the cultural chasm between the glamorous, jet—setting and media savvy Donald Trump and a deeply rooted Scottish community. For the tycoon, the golf course is just another deal, with a possible billion—dollar payoff. For the residents, it represents the destruction of a globally unique landscape that has been the backdrop of their lives.
Quotes
“The underlying message is that if you are rich and powerful enough, you can run roughshod over tradition and private property rights and buy your place at the table. ”— Roger Ebert
“It blew me away. ”— Michael Moore
“Well made & rage inducing documentary, that gives a vital airing to a virtually unheard side of a truly sickening story.”— View London
“Works rousingly! ”— The Guardian
“Under normal circumstances Donald Trump would probably cherish a starring role in his own movie but I doubt the puffed-up tycoon will be queing up with his popcorn to watch himself in You've Been Trumped. ”— Daily Express
“A failure!”— Donald Trump
Awards
Official Selection SHEFFIELD Film Festival
Official Selection EDINBURGH Film Festival
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