When Democracy Works (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1997, When Democracy Works is a notable film directed by Catherine Gund, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. The first educational media project to examine the related policy initiatives of the radical right wing and illustrate how their hatred and bias hurts ordinary people. It presents three case studies of the democratic right: racist David Duke's electoral bids in Louisiana; the struggle over homophobic Amendment 2 in Colorado, which was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in May 1996; and the scapegoating of immigrants, people of color, and women through Proposition 187 and Proposition 209 in California. In each case, When Democracy Works highlights the work of progressive grassroots organizers to thwart the radical right and uphold democratic values.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, When Democracy Works sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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- Where can I watch When Democracy Works (1997)?
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- Is When Democracy Works worth watching?
- When Democracy Works holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was When Democracy Works released?
- When Democracy Works was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.