Hillary Clinton Calls HiddenLight-Backed Doc 'Undercover: Exposing The Far Right' a 'Wake-Up Call'

The former Secretary of State discussed the film's fresh resonance in the current political climate at a Berlin Film Festival screening.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Hillary Clinton, co-founder of production company HiddenLight, spoke about the importance of the documentary 'Undercover: Exposing The Far Right' at a screening during the Berlin Film Festival. The film, executive produced by HiddenLight, follows an undercover investigation by UK anti-fascist group Hope not Hate into far-right networks. Clinton said the film's message is even more relevant now, as extremist views have become more openly expressed in public discourse. She warned that the 'Overton Window' of acceptable political views has shifted dangerously, citing recent incidents in the US as examples.

Why it matters

The documentary shines a light on the growing threat of far-right extremism, which Clinton says has become more emboldened and vocal in recent years, both in Europe and the United States. As a high-profile political figure, Clinton's comments help elevate awareness of this issue and the importance of investigative journalism and activism in exposing these networks.

The details

The film, directed by Havana Marking, follows Hope not Hate journalists Patrik Hermansson and Harry Shukman as they go undercover at far-right meetings in the UK, Tallinn, and Warsaw. They interact with figures like Britain First leader Paul Golding, neo-Nazi podcaster Ryan Williams, and the creator of a site promoting eugenics ideas. Originally planned to premiere at the London Film Festival in 2024, security concerns led to it being pulled and instead debuting on UK's Channel 4.

  • The film was originally scheduled to premiere at the London Film Festival in October 2024.
  • It ended up premiering on the UK's Channel 4 instead.
  • The film has since toured festivals after an international premiere at IDFA, but has not yet been showcased or acquired for release in the US.

The players

Hillary Clinton

The former U.S. Secretary of State and co-founder of production company HiddenLight, which is an executive producer on the documentary.

Havana Marking

The director of the documentary 'Undercover: Exposing The Far Right'.

Patrik Hermansson

A journalist from UK anti-fascist organization Hope not Hate who went undercover for the film's investigation.

Harry Shukman

Another Hope not Hate journalist who went undercover for the film's investigation.

Renée Good

A woman who was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, which Clinton cited as an example of the shifting 'Overton Window' of acceptable political views.

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What they’re saying

“We thought it was such an important story, and one that doesn't get enough attention, about what's going in a certainly transatlantic, if not international, network of far-right groups… and an effort to turn the clock back on democracy, freedom, on human rights.”

— Hillary Clinton (Deadline)

“It exposed some of what we're seeing now, not behind the scenes or having to be filmed in secret… it's just right out there in the open. We are in a great struggle to define the future, to protect the values of our joint humanity. This film should be a wake-up call.”

— Hillary Clinton (Deadline)

“My responsibility, my in the role in the project was Harry's safety, Harry's safety and Harry's safety and getting the story. It just didn't seem worth it.”

— Patrik Hermansson, Journalist, Hope not Hate (Deadline)

What’s next

The film is still seeking distribution and release in the United States after premiering internationally.

The takeaway

This documentary provides a crucial window into the growing threat of far-right extremism, which Clinton warns has become more emboldened and open in recent years. As a high-profile political figure, her comments help elevate awareness of this issue and the importance of investigative journalism in exposing these networks.