Filmmaker Who Unearthed Critical Jan. 6 Footage Has A Warning About November

A prolific documentary filmmaker is out with a new account of the Jan. 6 insurrection ― and he has a stark warning about this November.

Nick Quested embedded with the Proud Boys in the run-up to Jan. 6, 2021, and portions of what he captured on film have come out in recent years. That includes footage of a critical meeting between members of the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers in an underground garage just before the insurrection. Thanks to his proximity, Quested was later called to testify before the congressional committee investigating what happened that day, and he served as a witness in the Proud Boys seditious conspiracy trial.

With the 2024 presidential election now less than six weeks away, Quested is concerned.

“We are going to see poll watchers creating pretext and false allegations against poll workers and the vilification of officials,” he warned. “We’re going to see pressure on elected officials and armed protests outside tabulation centers in swing states. We’re going to see a flurry of lawsuits and state legislatures refusing to certify electors that should have been duly presented according to the popular vote of the state.”

“This is not going away,” he said. “This is going to happen again. It’s in action right now. You can see it. And exactly what they said they were going to do last time — they did it. They are telling you they are going to do it and they will do it again.”

The Emmy-winning filmmaker’s efforts have now culminated in a complete documentary about the Capitol riot coming out on Oct. 4, called “64 Days: The Road to Insurrection.” It features never-before-seen footage of Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio as the insurrection attempt unfolded.

It serves as a meticulous, almost encyclopedic