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The Fixers
Troy Jollimore
We’re presenting in its entirety Troy Jollimore’s essay “The Fixers” from Issue 120. This piece explores how disinformation and conspiracy have grown so prominent over the last two decades, using the films of the Coen Brothers as a lens into American culture. After you’ve read the essay, be sure to watch our Video Q&A with Jollimore for further discussion of “The Fixers.”
Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1996 film, Fargo, begins with the following statement: “This is a true story. The events depicted in this film took place in Minnesota in 1987. At the request of the survivors, the names have been changed. Out of respect for the dead, the rest has been told exactly as it occurred.”
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