Film Screening with American Public Square: "Join or Die"

Arrupe Auditorium
Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 5:00pm
Arrupe Hall auditorium

侫Ƶ will partner with American Public Square on a second community film screening of “Join or Die” this fall on Thursday, Sept. 19.

“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 (Bob) 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?

Doors open at 5 p.m.; the screening will begin at 5:45 p.m. The film length is 1 hour, 40 minutes. Popcorn and soda will be served.