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  "You've Been Trumped" is the type of documentary that succeeds because it shows the audience a different side of a public figure. This film focuses on the fight between Donald Trump and a group of people living in Scotland. Today, Trump is almost a mockery of the man he once was, thanks in part to his television show "The Apprentice." This movie shows his ruthless side; the side that made him legendary in the business world.
  
  The documentary details a period in the mid-2000s when Trump bought a portion of land at the Menie Estate in Scotland. Trump wanted to develop the land, turning it into an expensive golf resort called Trump International Golf Links. The fact that the property sat on a protected portion of land made no difference. Trump still wanted to build there.
  
  Director Anthony Baxter shows the land as it once looked, and viewers might find themselves wondering why Trump would want to turn that gorgeous parcel into a resort. Baxter also shows the plans that the developer made, which called for a huge hotel, hundreds of cottages and cabins for guests, private homes, and two golf courses. Trump claimed that the city should give him permission to build because it would revitalize the economy.
  
  The early parts of the documentary are slow going, mainly because Baxter focuses on Trump and his petitions to the city. It isn't until he introduces the locals living in Balmedie that the movie really gets going. Balmedie is a small town that shares a border with Trump's development, and the locals worried about what the project would do to the native plants and wildlife.
  
  Standing up to a titan of industry like Donald Trump is akin to standing up to a corporation like Walmart. Even though the community understood the risk of fighting for the land, they launched a protest that made the national news. From the moment Trump announced his plans, this group of people began launching protests. They tried stopping the construction trucks, appealed to the city, and launched anti-Trump campaigns. Though they failed to stop the development, Baxter shows the steps they took after construction began.
  
  The shots of the construction trucks and vehicles descending on the land are ones that viewers will not soon forget. Baxter shows scenes of smog and pollution from those vehicles drifting over the land, nearly covering the grass with a thick coat of smoke and dust. It's no wonder that so many environmental groups joined the protest against the resort.
  
  "You've Been Trumped" also shows the scandals associated with the project. The Aberdeenshire Council Planning Committee, which had control over the land, originally sided with the local communities. When the council voted on the project, Trump lost. The following year, the Scottish Parliament overturned the decision, giving Trump permission to build on the land. Some viewers might find the moment heartbreaking, especially when Baxter shows shots of the unspoiled land before announcing the decision.
  
  In recent years, Trump has cultivated a new image for himself as a brash businessman who also has a heart of gold. On his television show, "The Apprentice", he frequently mentions being upset about letting hard workers go, and he even brought some of his children onto the show. "You've Been Trumped" manages to wipe away that new image of him in just 95 minutes.
  
  Baxter goes behind the scenes, showing a side of Trump that few people outside the business world have ever seen. He treats the protestors as nothing more than common nuisances, sometimes going head-to-head with individuals in shocking ways. When he talks down to one woman in the film, some audiences might find themselves turned off by his bullying. Even as the environmental groups and locals show him exactly what could happen, he waves them away with one hand. The only thing he cares about is creating what he calls, "the world's best golf course" regardless of what it will do to the environment.
  
  The most interesting thing about "You've Been Trumped" is that it doesn't start at the beginning. Baxter picks up the story in 2010, after Trump received approval and began construction. The audience learns about the history of the project through locals who are disgusted with Trump.
  
  Some of the best moments in the film come when Baxter talks to a local farmer named Michael Forbes. Forbes is the representative for the group, and goes up against Trump himself. When Trump calls him a "pig" and mentions that the city will condemn his farm because it's too close to his development, not a single person in the audience will root for the developer.
  
  "You've Been Trumped" is a stunning documentary that almost anyone will find interesting. Baxter beautifully and strongly documents the struggle of a group of underdogs going up against one of the most powerful men in the world.
  
  
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  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"You've Been Trumped" is the type of documentary that succeeds because it shows the audience a different side of a public figure. This film focuses on the fight between Donald Trump and a group of people living in Scotland. Today, Trump is almost a mockery of the man he once was, thanks in part to his television show "The Apprentice." This movie shows his ruthless side; the side that made him legendary in the business world.<br /><br />The documentary details a period in the mid-2000s when Trump bought a portion of land at the Menie Estate in Scotland. Trump wanted to develop the land, turning it into an expensive golf resort called Trump International Golf Links. The fact that the property sat on a protected portion of land made no difference. Trump still wanted to build there.<br /><br />Director Anthony Baxter shows the land as it once looked, and viewers might find themselves wondering why Trump would want to turn that gorgeous parcel into a resort. Baxter also shows the plans that the developer made, which called for a huge hotel, hundreds of cottages and cabins for guests, private homes, and two golf courses. Trump claimed that the city should give him permission to build because it would revitalize the economy.<br /><br />The early parts of the documentary are slow going, mainly because Baxter focuses on Trump and his petitions to the city. It isn't until he introduces the locals living in Balmedie that the movie really gets going. Balmedie is a small town that shares a border with Trump's development, and the locals worried about what the project would do to the native plants and wildlife.<br /><br />Standing up to a titan of industry like Donald Trump is akin to standing up to a corporation like Walmart. Even though the community understood the risk of fighting for the land, they launched a protest that made the national news. From the moment Trump announced his plans, this group of people began launching protests. They tried stopping the construction trucks, appealed to the city, and launched anti-Trump campaigns. Though they failed to stop the development, Baxter shows the steps they took after construction began.<br /><br />The shots of the construction trucks and vehicles descending on the land are ones that viewers will not soon forget. Baxter shows scenes of smog and pollution from those vehicles drifting over the land, nearly covering the grass with a thick coat of smoke and dust. It's no wonder that so many environmental groups joined the protest against the resort.<br /><br />"You've Been Trumped" also shows the scandals associated with the project. The Aberdeenshire Council Planning Committee, which had control over the land, originally sided with the local communities. When the council voted on the project, Trump lost. The following year, the Scottish Parliament overturned the decision, giving Trump permission to build on the land. Some viewers might find the moment heartbreaking, especially when Baxter shows shots of the unspoiled land before announcing the decision.<br /><br />In recent years, Trump has cultivated a new image for himself as a brash businessman who also has a heart of gold. On his television show, "The Apprentice", he frequently mentions being upset about letting hard workers go, and he even brought some of his children onto the show. "You've Been Trumped" manages to wipe away that new image of him in just 95 minutes.<br /><br />Baxter goes behind the scenes, showing a side of Trump that few people outside the business world have ever seen. He treats the protestors as nothing more than common nuisances, sometimes going head-to-head with individuals in shocking ways. When he talks down to one woman in the film, some audiences might find themselves turned off by his bullying. Even as the environmental groups and locals show him exactly what could happen, he waves them away with one hand. The only thing he cares about is creating what he calls, "the world's best golf course" regardless of what it will do to the environment.<br /><br />The most interesting thing about "You've Been Trumped" is that it doesn't start at the beginning. Baxter picks up the story in 2010, after Trump received approval and began construction. The audience learns about the history of the project through locals who are disgusted with Trump.<br /><br />Some of the best moments in the film come when Baxter talks to a local farmer named Michael Forbes. Forbes is the representative for the group, and goes up against Trump himself. When Trump calls him a "pig" and mentions that the city will condemn his farm because it's too close to his development, not a single person in the audience will root for the developer.<br /><br />"You've Been Trumped" is a stunning documentary that almost anyone will find interesting. Baxter beautifully and strongly documents the struggle of a group of underdogs going up against one of the most powerful men in the world.<br /><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.starburstmagazine.com/featured/3349-dead-walking">YouMovies</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.starburstmagazine.com/featured/3350-games-hunger-dvd">Hunger Games</a></div>

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