ABOUT THE FILM
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?
Join Up! Tour
Join or Die is currently on an international community screening tour. We have been delighted by how local leaders around the world have used the film to catalyze conversations about rejuvenating civic life in their institutions and communities. If you are a civic group, campus, congregation, convention, company, neighborhood (or any gathering of three or more people!) that would like to host a community screening, please get in touch. Join or Die is all about coming together in real life — so the best way to watch the film is together!
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