That's Democracy(2016)
A teacher gives his students a lesson about democracy that they'll never forget.
14 min · Thriller · Directed by Cliff Traiman
Streaming or on digital now
There's this fantastic improv show on WNYC called "The Truth". Headed up by a chap named Jonathan Mitchell, these guys generate a story, usually dark and ironic, and then workshop the hell out of it with their ridiculously talented cast, then edit it down into something succinct and powerful. All of their pieces are worth a listen, but this one, called "That's Democracy", I knew at once would make a tremendous short film. Jon Bowden and I contacted TheTruth in New York, and managed to strong-arm them into letting us to turn their podcast into a film. And so here it is...
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Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Digital
- April 18, 2016