“Join or Die” Film Screening

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?

Following the film screening, Rebecca Davis, co-director of the film, will lead a brief discussion and Q&A. 

This program is co-sponsored by the Davis Center and TSWRJ.  Please register in advance.