Join Or Die // Opening Night Film + Ceremonies

Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. This documentary follows 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 answer 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?

Country: United States

Director: Rebecca Davis

Details on website: https://jacksonvillefilmfestival.com/join-or-die(opens in a new tab)