# “This Was A Warning” – 'Citizen Vigilante' Director Explains His Message

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Podcast: [Valuetainment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/valuetainment-328960)
Published: 2026-07-09T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/valuetainment/episodes/This-Was-A-Warning--Citizen-Vigilante-Director-Explains-His-Message-e3lqnh3
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## Resource

The director of Citizen Vigilante explains the message behind his controversial film and why he wanted audiences to confront difficult questions about justice, crime, and society. He breaks down the inspiration behind the story, the character of Sanders, and why he believes movies can spark important conversations.

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