A captivating documentary that uses the sharp wit and insightful art of Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes to explore the challenges facing US democracy. The film connects present-day crises with their roots in American history via commentary with political observers who explore executive overreach, a crisis in judicial ethics, and a media environment saturated with disinformation, as the country grapples with fundamental challenges that transcend individual presidencies. With innovative dark humor, the film examines how the promise of American multiracial democracy faces a renewed backlash, culminating in fears of an actual authoritarian takeover.
Biography:
Laura Nix is a director, writer, and producer working in non-fiction and fiction. Her short film, Walk Run Cha-Cha, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject, and the New York Times series, From Here to Home, in which the film appears, was nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy. Her feature documentary, Inventing Tomorrow, won a Peabody Award. Laura also directed the feature documentaries The Yes Men are Revolting, The Light in Her Eyes and Whether You Like It Or Not: The Story Of Hedwig, as well as the award-winning fiction feature The Politics Of Fur. She was named a Chicken & Egg Breakthrough Filmmaker and was awarded the Sundance Institute/Discovery Impact Fellowship. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, where she serves on the Executive Committee of the Documentary Branch.
Hanne Phlypo is a Belgian producer and co-founder of Clin d’oeil films, which focuses on creative documentaries with social and political impact. Her recent productions include Marching In The Dark, Kamay, and Draw For Change. Previous works like Dreaming Walls: Inside The Chelsea Hotel and Gods Of Molenbeek have screened at major festivals worldwide. Since founding Clin d’oeil films, she has produced over 40 films, establishing the company as a respected voice in Belgian documentary filmmaking. Along with her production work, Hanne co-founded the impact organization Blue Bird Docs and Castar, a postproduction hub in Brussels. Hanne is an alumna of EAVE and Eurodoc, and a member of the European Film Academy.
