Community Documentary Screening

Schedule

Sat Jan 31 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public Library | Chicago, IL

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In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America’s civic research into the decline of our social connections.
About this Event

In this Emmy-nominated 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 Priya Parker, Pete Buttigieg, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Jane McAlevey, Hillary Clinton, and Eddie Glaude Jr. — 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?

https://joinordiefilm.com/about/#about-the-film

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Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public Library, 4455 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United States

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