“All In: The Fight For Democracy” (Courtesy of Amazon Studios) “I’m supposed to say nice things and accept my fate,” said Democrat Stacy Abrams, “and I will not concede because the erosion of our democracy is not right.” If you’re stressed about the USPS, find a dropbox.   |  The Amazon Studios documentary, which hits theaters Wednesday before arriving on Sept. 18 on the streaming platform, follows a throughline of voting rights and voter suppression throughout history. They’re learning about people being purged from the rolls. Unlock any time to catch up on the content you have missed. (2,064) IMDb 5.7 1h 42min 2020 X-Ray UHD PG-13 ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY examines the issue of voter suppression in the US. All Rights Reserved. There are no geographical restrictions on our screenings. Ben Berman is the assistant arts editor for the CU Independent. To access films on demand, navigate to the "Login" at the top right corner. Many turn away, disenfranchised, convinced after a bad experience that the effort isn’t worth it for them, or might be actively working against them. You’ve got to do it and you’ve got to participate.’. What I’m so encouraged about is that there’s a lot of apathy, especially with young folks around voting. She drove the 10-minute drive back home before she could make it inside, a sheriff pulls up and tells her she’s under arrest for blowing through a stop sign. One of the things that we see, which is kind of the silver lining in all of Trump’s attacks on the electoral process and democracy is that people are learning about it. As I called her the other day, she’s a North Star for helping us to continuously find ways to contextualize the present in the context of “Why are we in this moment, and what are the seeds of our republic?” You cannot separate the two. The documentary offers historical insight into laws & barriers to voting that most people don’t even know are a threat to their basic rights as citizens of the United States.Digital conversation with Directors/Producers Liz Garbus and Lisa It’s something I’ve lived with, in terms of stories from my family members on both sides. Select "Yes, I authorize this request.". 102 min When Stacey walked in the door to tell us about this project, it was a dream come true to be able to work on a project like this. Cortés and Garbus talked about their own history with voting rights, Abrams and the new anthem from Janelle Monae, “Turntables.”. Garbus: Part of white privilege is not having problems voting. Find available films on demand on our Eventive virtual cinema. She’s brought into a cell in a Mississippi jail, where she’s kept and she’s beaten all night and the next day is sent to a mental institution. It sets out to expose America’s long history of voter suppression tactics, unabashedly calling out one of America’s two major political parties and why it goes against their interests to promote free and fair elections. The documentary takes a look at the history, and current activism against voter suppression; barriers to voting that most people don't even know is a threat to their basic rights as citizens of the United States. One scene shows a black voter in the South being interviewed about his confidence on the voting process. I’m so glad to have in my DNA, their ability to call things out, to march, to fight and to love their community enough to at times, place their bodies in the direct place of harm. It was a fig leaf over something more complicated and historical hundreds of years in the making. To RSVP, click on the event you are interested in. The narrative is a call to action not just from Abrams, but from the filmmakers to mobilize communities through a grassroots campaign to get voters out there early enough to vote and plan to vote. All Right Reserved. It’s something I live with. Digital conversation with Directors/Producers Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortés, moderated by television journalist Jarrett Hill. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY examines the often overlooked, yet insidious issue of voter suppression in the United States. There’s further information about how to participate, from being a poll worker to hosting a watch party. I love that artists like Janelle are putting their hearts and souls into this and helping to bring their audiences along with us. With Billie Eilish Out for ‘No Time to Die,’ Who Has the Edge in Original Song. “All In” later presents another, dismal figure, a meager 3%, referring to the percentage of the African-American population that gained the right to vote in the Jim Crow era due to poll taxes, literary tests, and harsh system for determining who lost their rights due to criminal status. Oscars Predictions: Best Documentary Feature – Election Day Lingers in Multiple Contenders, 07 October 2020 The documentary takes a look at the history, and current activism against voter suppression; barriers to voting that most people don't even know is a threat to … Her producer went to Morehouse and Stacey went to Spelman, there was already a shorthand, and when we talked, it was this amazing kismet. There are numerous scenes in the film of once-eager voters waiting outside polling locations, only to realize that their only proof of I.D. Usually, you’re listening and you got the notepad, and you’re thinking about things and taking notes that the bridge should be this, or the lyric should be that. They’re learning what to do. The new Stacey Abrams documentary "All in: The Fight for Democracy" looks at voter suppression and voting rights as election draws near. [1] It was released in a limited theatrical release on September 9, 2020, followed by digital streaming on Prime Video on September 18, 2020, by Amazon Studios. The film interweaves personal experiences with activism and historical insight to expose a problem that has corrupted our country from the beginning. Garbus: I think we’ll be okay in November if people follow Lisa’s advice, which is, make a plan. For every VOD you unlock, you will automatically be added to the companion filmmaker Q&A Live Stream. Designed and Developed by, Speelburg’s “Porsche” channels iconic aesthetics, “Boys State” exposes the flaws within our democratic system, “A blind spot at best and malicious at worst”: Students reflect on CU’s COVID-19 response, CU Bluffs: CU sorority Alpha Alpha Alpha wins award for “Most Feminist”, Student mental health during COVID discussed at annual Health and Wellness Summit, CU Regent candidates discuss key issues in a virtual forum, Students express concerns about COVID positive cases being moved into Bear Creek. There was nothing that needed to change. This was an election that saw opponent Brian Kemp, then Georgia Secretary of State, place a hold on over 53,000 ballots submitted in Abrams’s name, many of them cast by people of color. The site's critics consensus reads: "All In: The Fight for Democracy lives up to its title as a galvanizing rallying cry for voters to exercise -- and preserve -- their right to be heard. When my kids were in strollers, we would go to the nearest swing state to us, which was Pennsylvania and knock on doors to make sure people were registered. He is a sophomore studying media production and journalism, with an eye for the music industry. I just love that artists who have those kinds of followings are saying, ‘You know, one vote may not change all of America, it’s not going to change your life, but it’s cool. We’ve been working to make certain that this campaign and how we’re going to be taking it on the road is not just speaking to the folks who know about this but getting to the communities who might have felt left out of the process and not represented and to show them that there is a very important space for them to occupy and to have their voices heard. Though the time spent in the film on the past is overwhelming at times, it is a thorough, well-researched disruption of the age-old belief that our system is built to represent all our voices, inviting viewers to challenge or reject that notion. All In: The Fight for Democracy is a 2020 American documentary film directed and produced by Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortés. If you’re voting by mail, get your ballot in early. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet. “I haven’t seen democracy yet, so I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about,” he mutters while shying away from the camera. “All In: The Fight For Democracy” can be viewed for free with an Amazon Prime Membership. Subscribe to CUI Weekly and get a roundup of the week's stories emailed to your inbox every week! There’s so much energy and that’s the silver lining here. A plan is the best way to combat the stress and the chaos that we’re feeling, and you can do it. This election cycle, Trump has dominated headlines with his rejection of a Democrat-led stimulus bill meant to increase funds for absentee ballots amidst the pandemic, proposing instead making it more difficult for minority voters with the closing of mailboxes and polling places, rebranding the controversial campaign as a crusade against voter fraud. That heartbreaking loss could have spelled the end of a promising political career for some, but Abrams channeled her frustration into a new project, “All In: The Fight For Democracy.” This documentary, released September 18 was spearheaded by Abrams as producer and directed by Lisa Cortes and Liz Garbus. “All In: The Fight For Democracy” is not a Stacey Abrams biopic. was arbitrarily rejected. These were stories I heard at an early age so voting was never something I took for granted. 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