Free documentary screening: Join or Die

Name: Free documentary screening: Join or Die
Start: 2024-10-13T13:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-13T15:30:00-04:00
Location: SJCPL Community Learning Center - 305 South Michigan Street,South Bend,46601,US

Schedule

Sun Oct 13 2024 at 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

SJCPL Community Learning Center - 305 South Michigan Street,South Bend,46601,US | South Bend, IN

JOIN OR DIE is a film about why you should join a club – and why the fate of America depends on it.
In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America's civic withering through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking Bowling Alone research into America's decades-long contraction in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis.
Flanked by influential fans and scholars – from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Notre Dame Professor David Campbell, and Pete Buttigieg 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?
Free! Seating is limited -- RSVP via Eventbrite is requested.
-- Reviews --
“Everyone should watch this movie. It’s put together in an approachable and entertaining way and it’s a conversation we need to be having." -- Rachel Wagner, March 30, 2023, Rachel’s Reviews
“Underlines the importance of civic engagement to our communities and each other. It shows us what is possible when people and communities pull together.” -- Christopher Lane, July 29, 2024, Psychology Today
-- Discussion and Club Fair to follow --
Come for the film, stay for the Club Fair - an open house-style showcase of local clubs, associations, leagues, derbys, and other organizations ready to meet you.
Ballroom - 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Co-presented by the American Democracy Project at IUSB (@IUSBADP) and the Public Library of St Joe County (@SJCPlib).