November, 2024 Doc of the Month: All In: The Fight for Democracy (2020)
VOTE!
At the time of this posting, there are 2 days until the 2024 Presidential Election. So many of us are feeling anxious and unsettled, and for good reason. As we fight to defend our democracy, the most important thing one can do is simply vote. Or is it so simple?
In this documentary, directed by Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortés, we follow political experts, legal scholars, and politicians (specifically Stacey Abrams), for a history lesson on voter suppression in the US and how conservative legislators continue to game the system by gerrymandering, increasing voting restrictions in racially-diverse regions, instituting voter ID laws, and much more. The film also features a rich score, stunning animation, and Janelle Monáe’s “Turntables”, which was written as a companion for the documentary.
All In: The Fight for Democracy (2020)
Directed by Liz Garbus & Lisa Cortés • 1h 42m
Watch the Trailer
How to watch All In: The Fight for Democracy
All In: The Fight for Democracy is available to stream with the following subscriptions:
Amazon Prime / FreeVee (with ads)
Things to think about while watching the film
In what ways have you witnessed voter suppression?
How has voting changed since you cast your first ballot?
If you have lived in different states, how do some voting processes differ from others?
How to engage
Either leave a comment here with your thoughts on the film, using the above prompts for inspiration. Using the Substack app? Check out the Notes & Chat section. Be sure to read what other people are saying and continue the conversation!
