UNGRIP

UNGRIP

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Ratings: 8.14/10 from 42 users.

UNGRIPBen Stewart and Dan Stewart, creators of Esoteric Agenda and Kymatica, focus the essence of this film around the journey through transitional and groundbreaking moments in a human's life.

At a major juncture in his life, rob in the pagé family began down a road less traveled to free himself from fear, government control, and reliance on public energy and food supply, and shares his journey that led him off the grid.

The purpose of this film is not to provide legal advice, nor is it to simply educate, but rather as inspirational fuel. To become more of what we already are.

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Lashunda
Lashunda
2 years ago

This is a very interesting video. I have been in this same mindset since I can remember the day I started questioning my reality.

John Parker
John Parker
7 years ago

Very interesting film, definitely "Red Pill" type analysis. There is constant tension between the notion and idea of the "collective", man as social animal and man as individual, beholden only to his own well being, free to cooperate or withdraw.

Urbanization, large scale industrialization/globalization and the advent of a consumer/materialist social culture has made it very difficult to disconnect and disassociate from from the current system.

Carl Schmitt, the great German jurist and legal scholar, summarized well the role of the sovereign and the great political questions in his essay "The concept of the political".

Recommended reading for anyone who wants to understand the great question of who rules and why.

ABOY
ABOY
7 years ago

I haven't watched the doc yet, but there is such a thing as "squatters rights", in Canada a squatter can own the land in 7 years, might have changed that to 10 years as in Ontario, in England it is 12 years.

In the States it varies from state to state, any professional real estate investor having proper education in squatters rights can deem it to be profitable.

There is also such a thing as a "freeman on the land" that originated, where else but in Canada. Who ever is interested should google all this stuff.---
From what I have personally researched the only province with "Adverse Possession" laws is Alberta. Basically you must live on the land for 10 years without interuption and you can take it from the actual owner. It is a very seldom used law here, But it has happened and you have little to no recourse if it happens.

Kathie Ledesma
Kathie Ledesma
10 years ago

This site is very informative. Your site will be bookmarked for future reference.

Rachel
Rachel
11 years ago

The concept of self reliance and detachment from governed system is convincing and doable in this film, but as far as actual events and processes Rob mentioned while he fought against allegations, testimonies, if provided by other parties involved or witnessed in those allegations would be more complete in a full length documentary film.

Rachel
Rachel
11 years ago

By the way.. this is a great website for documentaries, thank you for your generosity in providing free full length viewings. <3

Rachel
Rachel
11 years ago

This is indeed an inspiring and honest film which I feel wholehearted related to.. and yet like Rob said with tremendous hard work and dedications. But it could also be done with much much smaller property and house. Learning self reliance from our existing system in every aspect is self revolution. It doesn't mean to duplicate his path, but it is inspiring enough to begin to question for most people.

I only have one question, I wonder if he pays tax for public infrastructures like paved roads while he was stopped by police.... I don't know how the laws comply in Canada in that regard, but according to his explanations, that none of the lands within Canada belongs to Canada by definition of their law, so he is free to drive anywhere without drivers license while he's still using the infrastructures..? That seems somewhat conflicting from an ethical stand point.. because I believe most people would want people driving on the roads at least pass the road and written tests, which is provided by governing..?

the555hit
the555hit
12 years ago

when i liberate myself of the grid nobody gonna take my top lip topiary away

Michelle Renee
Michelle Renee
12 years ago

Thank you for this! I've been talking about wanting to go off the grid for months, and everyone i tell, tells me that I am nuts, and that the government will take my freedom, or that its impossible...this is so inspiring! I know I can do it, for the betterment of my family.

meehowee
meehowee
12 years ago

So... How does he get away from not paying taxes on the land he is now? And if he is not paying taxes, or anything (save phone + internet), why are there no agents storming his house?

Don't get me wrong, I loved this doc, this guy seems like one of the more intelligent people I've had the pleasure to listen to, but I just don't see how this works...

Karenwasherefirst
Karenwasherefirst
12 years ago

This video made me remember all the times i have been pressured from institutions and authority figures. Also, it made me think about all the societal situations that occurred to reenforce being part of this citizenship of Canada. A basic one is pledging allegiance. As well, now i have a greater understanding of why the RCMP do not engage in certain areas like civil matters.

JooDepoo
JooDepoo
12 years ago

Jeepers guys! get a room... U were politely asked to leave this "comments" space days ago. Yeah it's been fun, possibly educational but not inspirational. Go hijack some other webspace or even better meet up with each other in the fleshspace. Respect....

Meanwhile...

The Stewart bros make great grassroots inspirational stuff, reminding us we are in essence free human beings not slaves to corporation or culture. More please!

afly_on_the_wall
afly_on_the_wall
12 years ago

i really love these ideas wish it was easier done then said tho

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

Yes and it's an osprey.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

I'm serious, I've seen your photography. That at least we have in common.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

I'd rather talk about photography. Let us go to a photography doc. You do like photography?

knowledgeizpower
knowledgeizpower
12 years ago

Well i'm sorry you guys even though I really enjoyed this documentary and gained some good information had some great Discussions I am going to retire commenting on ungrip for awhile....I thought I would stop talking about the government I don't want them to come knocking on my door about the comments I made about them on TDF Lmao :D

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

Paying tax isn't that bad, think what you get for it. Education, defence, healthcare- we have the NHS, social care and public services, overseas aid to name but a few. Some of it's not spent how I'd like, I'd prefer we were not engaged in an illegal war and there are plenty of politicians that get paid more than they're worth. You have to take the good stuff and hope the bad stuff will improve. Luckily we have the right to protest, a freedom that some countries still cannot enjoy. Peaceful (and sometimes riotous) protest is a good way to start, its worked before and it can work again. I don't mind contributing to that stuff, same as I don't mind giving blood. It stings but someone benefits from it.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

The very best way to not pay income tax is not to have taxable income. How hard is that to understand.

This is what I do and I have no problems because it is legal. Why go through all those contortions when in the end it a'int gonna work anyway?

Big ol' fat gibbous moon tonight.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

Azilda Quite seriously you need to think. This woman is a fruit loop. Don't have to pay income tax? Tell it to those cooling their heels in Federal Prison who tried pulling that. Talk to them first and then read Ms. Croft.

That is as far as I read her PDF. That is as far as I needed to read her PDF.

Two more hours til the shuttle leaves.

knowledgeizpower
knowledgeizpower
12 years ago

Lol this is going to be interesting :D

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

No trouble I think. I'm being pretty specific to the doc I believe*. Quit listening to tin-foil hat conspiracy theories, which is what this doc and the "Amero" are. I've been hearing about the Amero for years and will unfortunately hear about for years to come, if you get my point.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

Well, I'm off to REI to pick the menu I'll be dining on during my trip up into the high country. Probably 5 or 6 days. I think I'll stroll on down using the public River Path. Maybe on the way back I could stop in at the public library and down load a book to my Kindle for free. Nice to have something to read when you're kicked-back in the wilderness on public land.

Tomorrow I'll catch a public shuttle at the public mass transit station. That ride will cost me $1.50. Forty miles down the public road I'll arrive at the public Ranger Station. Then I'll pick a public trail - to begin my very, very private trip.

And I can do all this because I'm free to do so.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

Just noticed a direct correlation between the shirtyness of my comments and the number of coffees i've had today.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

Oh its no big secret what's going to happen. I just want to see the guy's face when it does.

Judge Judy! I can't abide Her Honor, but I sure would like to watch Mr. Page pull his dictionary ju-ju on that woman.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

There is no reason to look for me. That's my point.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

Well, think about the car thing for a moment. Do you know of anywhere that if you are stopped and cited for no driver's license, they are going to let you get back in the car and drive away? I mean you still have no driver's license.

No, they're going to impound your car and you will pay heap big dollar to get it back, provided (in my state) you can show a current driver's license, proof of insurance, etc.

Now this money you pay also includes the amount of your fine(my state). I don't think the judge really cares about some fantasy Mr Page is spinning. He's already got your money. Sure they "let him go". I don't think Mr. Page is being entirely truthful with us.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

I know exactly what you mean. If you're going to do something different the worst thing to do is try to hide it. This is why this doc is just crazy. They tell you to do the very things you need to avoid doing.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

In plain sight is the best place to hide. If I were a tree I'd be in a forest.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

Canada an anarchy??? By jolly! If I wouldn't have seen the westminster document, I wouln't have believe.
Anyhow, the ones who hold guns are the ones who rule.

That guy is lucky that his 2 legal cases (Driver licence & propery taxes) were abandonned cause I read somewhere that "Harper" is somewhat devoted to the queen.
He brought back the queen photo all over Canada.
The concepts emited in the docu is lacking the equilibrium of a conterweight concept : Homosapien is a gregarious beast.
Factually, the guy obviously needs to ride his car on roads builded by the society surrounding him and his famly, so...?
The bare fact that he use the road with his car means that he accept the rules that come with this.

So, a little hoaxes in a once in a while launched by "Governor General", what's the fuss?

Pierre.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

Change your mind and your asss will follow.
Just read that on a sign while marching for Occupy Nelson.
Also Lettuce Turnip the Beet.
az

knowledgeizpower
knowledgeizpower
12 years ago

Hmm I think I can understand that... what I gathered from the Doc is the definition of Self and Personal Freedom...If I want to live for My Self why am I allowing the government to replace what my definition of self and freedom truly is then that would mean that I am living for Them and not My self right..They are Making Their Rules and I am Living for them by giving them My Personal Self and Freedom imo....But okay I respect your comment Thanks Lak Dude :D

Edit: Lol, okay Lakhotason since you asked me to keep that in mind So Sweetly I will Peace :)

knowledgeizpower
knowledgeizpower
12 years ago

Okay Lol...moving on to what is Freedom...I'm listening Lak please go on... And where did everyone else Go omg why is just you and I talking :D

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

Ok Knowledge, let's change the focus. Let's ask what freedom is? I mean you do have to come to some sort of personal definition of freedom before you can discuss anything else.

My personal definition is that I be able to choose what is in my best self interest. For me that definition is freedom.

knowledgeizpower
knowledgeizpower
12 years ago

Aww every one is back now sorry I am late...but okay Lak dude...I just read your response back to me....If I sale you a piece of land why do you need my name... all you would need is a deed to it right that has your name on it....Isn't that what the government does also...they sale you a piece of land you have the deed to live there but They Keep Charging You After You Paid For It In Full? How? You volunteer to pay Taxes Each Year on the land you Paid For....Who Is Defrauding Who? If you bought land from me it would be a one time purchase I would not come back and tell you, you have to pay extra money after the purchase Lol...

Edit: Uhh I Was Staying On Subject IMO....This is a part of what the Doc Is Talking About...

Vlatko
Vlatko
12 years ago

Skype, Chat Room, IRC, Yahoo Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Email, Facebook, Twitter... so many options.

I really don't have a clue why would you guys want to chat on a documentary site.

There is some psychology here. If you would take this conversation just between you it would not be the same. It has to be seen by as much people as possible, openly on a forum.

Imagine this situation. I visitor lands on the site for the first time and that happens to be on this page. Quickly glances the content and realizes that he is on a documentary site. He skims the synopsis, plays the video, but realizes that there are comments below. Cool... starts to read them... football, tongue, my son, poems... and he thinks... what these have to do with the documentary. The answer: Nothing.

As @Epicurus said: "it is clear you guys would rather talk publicly".

I would rather want to see 10 well thought out, spot on, engaging, comments on every doc, instead of 150 from which 90% are non-related.

So, I don't know how many times so far, I'm kindly asking you to stop your personal conversation. It is very simple. Take it elsewhere.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

Yes, you can live with no papers but you'll be living in fear. What kind of freedom is that, to live in fear?

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

But isn't not having a birth certificate also a loss of some freedoms? You can't do much traveling. And if you claim you are a non-entity whats to prevent the gov't from treating you so? Do you wish to have no protection of you're rights? If you claim to be a non-citizen and the gov't then deports you, there's no country which will take you. I could go on and on but you can see the problems if you think about it.

knowledgeizpower
knowledgeizpower
12 years ago

Well I don't think its the point of not having a birth certificate it is Who Issued it...We are talking about being governed right...Who says that you can't have your children at home on your own land away from a governed society You are the Master to Yourself right...You can make up a certificate of birth for your own child so they know when they were born right...

Ivan Simo Simic
Ivan Simo Simic
12 years ago

Mostly boring, but nice. If I came to beat him up, who he gonna call? Ghost-busters? Laws are made for the people and we have straight to change that laws if we knew what we want. If u run over someone: oh it wasn't me, it was third party, he fled recently into Slovenia. Gap after gab in his philosophy.

Scindere
Scindere
12 years ago

This individual has an interesting perspective, but I agree with some of the other posts which stated that such an approach is not feasible for the masses. This individual is obviously capitalizing upon Locke's idea of consent in order to return to a state of nature. If one chooses to return to the state of nature then they must forfeit all benefits that derive from being part of the governed. Though this individual is more than willing to make this sacrifice, and I empathize with his disillusionment with the current political system, I don't see this approach as an answer to our current problems.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

Damn Achems - That would be really old.

Sorry Az they'd take away my SmartAss card if I let that one pass.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

I agree with Achems...not for me. I don't even like to use a phone.
Plus frankly Epicurus, what would we talk about you and i? YOu say: "we wouldnt have had those long drawn out arguments". I don't think skype would stop that, it is people's attitude.
I haven't seen you agree with much that comes out of my comments, so arguing on some chat site is not for me.

I know this is a bit of a problem for you guys, but whenever you get people to participate on this forum as much as the top commenters do, you are bound to have a bit of personal which frankly i guess some people on the outside may even enjoy and some won't. We got the message, we are trying not to be too personal but that is inevitable.

ALSO Just got a reply email from Ben Stewart
copy:
Thank you. I will check out the forum right now. I appreciate you
suggesting the film Ungrip.

Ben: Stewart

az

Achems_Razor
Achems_Razor
12 years ago

Starting to watch the doc, believe it or not already know all this stuff from "Robert Arthur Menard" freeman on the land...google him... right here in BC, Canada, learned all this years ago, then this stuff went across the border to USA. So now the Yanks are picking up on all this stuff also. That is funny.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

OK. Last comment I'll make about this doc. These people are conspiracy theorists no less than 9/11, lunar landing, vaccines, UFO, or anything else you care to name. Sure, right, this has been a centuries old conspiracy by the "man" to keep you ignorant of these "super secret" words which all you need do is whisper them to a judge and all problems disappear. Works on everybody. Tax collectors, police officers, judges, mothers-in law.

I mean really, some kind of conspiracy since King John and that's all you need know to go your merry way. Please. I tell you what, if anyone thinks any of this absurdity true, then go test it. Cancel your auto insurance right now, get in your car, and drive around the 'hood at 80mph with your lights off' then tell that story when they 've got you face down. Then tell that story to the judge.

If these people are floating this kind of blatant stupidity then one needs to be very, very skeptical of everything repeat everything else they are floating.

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

small acts of rebellion ! ?

Joseph Carl Ruger
Joseph Carl Ruger
12 years ago

Well, this was a trip, a good one, just knowing this guy exists and what he has exposed are noteworthy. The music at the end is gratifyingly dark, as is the ending.

Mike Hukabes
Mike Hukabes
12 years ago

What a bunch of cr*p. Again a documentary by someone who thought he understands the world entirely and has the ultimate solution.

I stopped watching this documentary right at the moment he used the animal kingdom as an example of freedom and independence. Fact is there are many species that are also subjugated to group social structures. Examples are wolves, gorillas, elephants, lions, bees, ants, wasps, spiders, bats, penguins, killer wales, etc.

While some of these could physically live for some time on themselves their is a significant advantage for integrating with other members of its species which produces favorable survival odds. There is nothing flat out wrong in depending on other people. It is not black or white. For everybody the degree and type of dependence that is most appropriate varies tremendously.

This guy says he is not dependent on others but what about the solar system he uses, furniture he has, clothes he wears, etc. Who produced that?

Guest
Guest
12 years ago

For Rob Page to Ungrip meant to gain his wife back, to get a new land, to return to the source of that land, to slow the pace, to deny the system, to teach others, to get off the wheel that make us go faster than we need as peaceful human beings, to participate in this movie, and to continue knowing free dome is the goal.
For Me to Ungrip meant, to get my self love back, to let go of most everything i owned, to trust life, to accept people knowing that every single action and thing i see, hear, touch is part of me as it is part of everyone, to give more than i take, to love more than i dislike, to be available because time counts, to inspire with my art, my food, my smiles, my words, to be here trying to balance me while balancing you that balance the us, to write poetry and let my energy sing between the words, to accept the life of my daughters and to know that their choice is a way of growth.
TO ungrip certain things is to grip at every ounces of life. My way is only my way, it is one way among millions.
I will be leaving soon for a new direction and probably will not be here very often, i will be working at ungripping some more while gripping here and there my shoes and my toes on new grounds.
But i am still here, one day at a time....so where are you Ben?
az

leonardobdas
leonardobdas
12 years ago

I wonder if similar legislation interpretations can be made in the good old USA.