Event

Patriocracy

Monday, September 24 at 7pm
This powerful new documentary offers a forceful argument for breaking through the current partisan dysfunction of American politics
$10 Members / $15 Public
(includes reception)

Patriocracy: a voice of reason in the age of polarization. Patriocracy is a non-partisan examination of Washington dysfunction. Alan Simpson, Bob Schieffer, Eleanor Clift, Pat Buchanan, Senator Mark Warner and Senator Kent
Conrad are just a few of the notable Washington personalities who offer their valuable perspectives on extremism in Washington and across the country.
Patriocracy drills down and illustrates the forces that drive a wedge into the middle ground of America and the solutions required to move forward. Americans are
polarized and angry. In the crossfire, the loudest voices drown out reason and facts with fear and anxiety. Patriocracy explores the extreme polarization in America that cripples the country from tackling its most serious problems. Whether it's the national debt, healthcare reform, the war on terror or illegal immigration, Americans
are shouting at each other instead of listening to each other. Patriocracy brings an all-star cast of Senators, Congressmen/women, top Washington journalists, pundits and academia to the screen; giving their candid and comprehensive insights into the factors behind extreme polarization. Through raw and uncensored video of angry demonstrations and town hall meetings, Patriocracy offers a detailed examination of how Americans have become so polarized over the past decade, drilling down to the wealthy and anonymous forces that contribute to an environment of uncertainty and anxiety. As America enters the 2012 election season, more money than ever will be spent to manipulate and sway voters by fear and emotion. Patriocracy sits in the
dead center of this monumental tug-of-war, educating viewers so they do not fall victim to manipulation as they cast their ballots. (USA, 2011, 90 min., color, DVD / Director: Brian Malone / Executive Producer: Stephen Nemeth) Co-Presented by the League of Women Voters of Huntington