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Join or Die

1h 39m Documentary 2023

Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America may depend 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?

Director of Photography

Ronan Killeen

Editor

Chad Ervin

Animation Director

Mark Lopez

Archival Producer

Rebecca Kent

Line Producer

Katie Schwartz

Director

Rebecca Davis

Director

Pete Davis

Composer

Chad Cannon

Language

English

Subtitles

English

Countries

United States, italy