The True Story Behind Nick Offerman’s ‘Sovereign,’ Explained

Jerry Kane traveled the country, leading seminars and giving online talks to spread the ideas of the sovereign citizen movement and questionable legal theories about debt, taxes, and the government. He preyed on people’s feelings of helplessness and anger, urging them to fight against what he called “the system.” The film contrasts Jerry and his son, Joe, with Detective John Bourchart and his son, Adam, emphasizing the differing values at play. The story culminates in a tense confrontation between the Kanes and Detective Bourchart, with devastating results.








