Join or Die: Igniting Human Connection

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?

This screening will be followed by a panel discussion.

Panel Moderator:
Mona Isler, Chief of Staff, WXXI Public Media

Panelists:
Dr. Tokeya C. Graham (She/Her), Founder/Equity & Inclusion Strategist, Soulstainable Living LLC

Sarah Murphy Abbamonte, MPA, CPACC, Project Manager, Move to Include

Betsy Truax, VP, Equity and Compensation, First American Equipment Finance

Panel discussion will have an ASL Interpreter sponsored by Move to Include.

This event is run and organized by a third party, taking place at The Little. The Little is the venue, but not the organizer or programmer for this event. Please note that Little Theatre discounts, passes, and member benefits do not apply.