Join or Die – Because America Depends On It
PRESENTED BY: Meaningful Movies West Seattle
Join or Die is an important film about why you should join a club (any club)—and why the fate of America depends on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary “Bowling Alone” research into American community decline may hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis.
Included in the movie are: Robert Putnam, Pete Buttigieg, Raj Chetty, Hillary Clinton
SYNOPSIS:
Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis.
Flanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly… What can we do about it?
Awards:
Jury Prize for Best Feature — SFDocFest | Best Documentary Feature — Capital City Film Festival | Audience Award — History Film Festival | Jonathan Daniels Award — MONIFF |
Best Feature Documentary — Jacksonville Film Festival | Best Documentary Film — New Jersey Film Festival | Emerging Filmmaker Award — Chagrin Documentary Film Festival | Best Film, Best Documentary, Best Editing — Dunedin International Film Festival | Audience Award
For Best Documentary Feature — Lake County Film Festival | Best Documentary Feature Film — NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Location: Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation
7141 California Avenue SW, Seattle
6:45 – Doors open (no access to the building and parking lot prior to 6:30)
7:15 – Movie begins
8:45 – Group discussion
9:15 – Doors close
Sponsors: This movie is a prelude to the Joiner Jamboree community event on November 8th that will be held at St. John the Baptist Episcopal (3050 California Ave SW), There will be many West Seattle organizations represented, so come find out about options to become involved in your community.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/joinordiefilm
Release Year: 2023
Running Time: 93 minutes
Director: Pete Davis, Rebecca Davis
3 Comments so far
Jump into a conversationI am really looking forward to the film and discussion Friday and the event on Saturday. Many of us have lost a sense of how to be in community with others– that by being a part of our community, the community takes care of us.
No tickets necessary. Just show up at 6:45
Interested in the Join or Die movie tonight. Can’t figure out how to get a ticket? Just show up? Or are tickets gone?