'JOIN OR DIE' Documentary Screening on Sunday
Can watching one film help your health and save American Democracy? The answer may possibly be YES!
Join fellow MPU members, American Legion Post members, as well as friends and neighbors, for a screening of the recent documentary "Join or Die" a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. This is an opportunity to be validated for your participation with the American Legion and other clubs and groups to which you belong and perhaps be inspired to join more.
MUST RSVP HERE: https://bglvol.com/6qplm6rm
About the event:
What: Film Screening of Join or Die
Where: The American Legion Posts 283 15247 La Cruz Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA
When: Sunday October 6th 1:30-4:30pm
Who: +MPU Members + their friends, + American Legion Members + their friends
Why: To convene with friends and neighbors, watch a film about the importance of clubs and communities, and share our thoughts about the future of our towns and country
Cost: Free of Charge to those who RSVP
The ~90 minute film will start promptly at 1:45 followed by a discussion on how the importance of community can lead to realizing the American Dream.
The American Legion Post 283 in Pacific Palisades will host our MPU members and American Legion Post 283 members for this special event.
"Cinema" snacks and drinks will be provided.
About +More Perfect Union (MPU)
+MPU is a civic and service organization that inspires veterans and all service-minded individuals who see the value in coming together for conversation and community service.
About Join or Die
Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oDVf8sOG9w
Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. Follow the story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary "Bowling Alone" research into American community decline may hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis.\
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?