Media
Films, essays, interviews, and investigative storytelling that bring important stories into the light — so families never have to fight alone.
Taken: State Sanctioned Kidnapping
In partnership with True Media, American Made Foundation presents Taken: State Sanctioned Kidnapping — a powerful, boots-on-the-ground documentary exposing the systemic overreach of Child Protective Services (CPS) and agencies like Massachusetts’ Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Follow the harrowing true story of devoted father Isel “Izzy” Rivera and his family. What began as a routine well-child visit — and a principled decision to decline certain vaccinations based on religious beliefs — quickly escalated into allegations of medical neglect, a 51A report, family separation, and a cross-state battle against what many describe as state-sanctioned kidnapping.
Media Coverage
The Rivera family case, covered across mainstream outlets and advocacy press.
Mainstream Coverage
Ground Zero North Carolina: Fighting Globalism to Restore the Republic
Ground Zero North Carolina: Fighting Globalism to Restore the Republic is a powerful investigative documentary from the American Made Foundation, hosted by Ann Vandersteel. Released in late 2024, it serves as the first installment in a series examining the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina and the broader implications for American sovereignty.
The film takes viewers directly into the heart of the disaster zone, combining harrowing on-the-ground footage, survivor testimonies, and critical analysis of government response, natural resource issues, and potential weather modification technologies. It frames the hurricane—not just as a "natural disaster"—but as a focal point revealing deeper systemic challenges, including resilience of local communities versus centralized power structures.
See how ordinary Americans took extraordinary actions to survive, rebuild, and reclaim their independence in the wake of tragedy.
The American Made Essay Series
The American Made Essay Series is an ongoing collection of inspirational, narrative-driven pieces written primarily by Maureen Steele, co-founder of the American Made Foundation. Launched as a core part of the Foundation’s media efforts, the series celebrates the resilience, craftsmanship, grit, and self-reliant spirit of everyday Americans — particularly the working men and women who embody traditional American values.
Each essay blends personal storytelling, on-location observations, and cultural commentary to highlight authentic American life, local communities, and the enduring strength of the republic’s foundational workforce. Many essays are accompanied by short videos or narrated versions available on Rumble and the Foundation’s platforms.
The series continues to grow, with new installments regularly shared via the American Made Foundation website, Rumble, Instagram, and Maureen Steele’s platforms. It serves as both cultural preservation and a call to appreciate the “American Made” ethos that built the nation.