About the film
Could we make decisions without politicians? What happens when we try?
Goodbye Politicians, Hello Democracy follows thirty ordinary Michigan residents, chosen by lottery instead of election, working out real policy recommendations for their state — strangers from across the political spectrum. Are those people across the political divide our enemies, or are they people who can show us something about ourselves.
"This is a powerful and touching movie. I went to see a path for better government, but left touched by the actual humans who had the courage to listen to people different from them." — Brian
After the screening, stick around for Q&A with the filmmaker, Adam Cronkright.
Schedule
- 5:00pmArrival, dinner, & introductions — East Bay Civic Hub & Hope for Democracy, plus a preview from Duncan Autrey of the upcoming Oakland Civic Assembly (oaklandcivicassembly.org); and hear about how citizens are plotting to take political power, across several states, from Brian Burt
- 5:30pmFilm screening
- 6:45pmQ&A with the filmmaker
- 7:15pmDiscussion — where do we go from here?
Cost: By donation. Plus optional dinner, $25.
Location: a private home in Adams Point / Lake Merritt, Oakland. To respect our host's privacy, the exact address is revealed once you register and confirm below.