Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Join or Die: Denver Film Screening

[Leslie Hassberg (leslie.hassberg]

I saw this film at the San Francisco Doc Fest a couple of years ago,
followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.  It was great!

On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 2:48 PM Trish Becker-Hafnor via Cohousing-L <
cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org> wrote:

> Denver-area communitarians:
>
> Join us for an screening of Join or Die, a compelling documentary that
> delves into the importance of civic engagement and community connections
> for the health of American democracy. This special screening is part of the
> National Cohousing Conference and serves as the public launch event.
> Registration is free for conference attendees and $12.50 for general
> public. August 2, 2024 6:00pm Learn more here:
> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/916227349667?aff=oddtdtcreator
>
> Movie Description: 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 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?
>
> Discussion: Following the screening, there will be a discussion on the
> film's themes and their relevance to our own communities and movement for a
> more connected future. This is an opportunity to engage with fellow
> attendees, share insights, and explore actionable steps to strengthen civic
> ties and enhance democratic participation.
>
> Join us to uncover the answers to these pressing civic questions and to
> learn how each of us can contribute to revitalizing democracy in America.
>
> Learn more here:
> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/916227349667?aff=oddtdtcreator
>
>
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