MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
August 29, 2024
Media Contact:
Kate Kile, Director of Strategy and Operations
kate@villagesquare.us
850.284.5511
Who: The Village Square and the James Madison Institute
What: “UNDIVIDE US” Film Screening
When: Friday, September 6th, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee IMAX Theater, 200 S. Duval St., Tallahassee, FL 32301
Website: https://villagesquare.us/event/undivide-us/
Village Square opens its 18th Season with Film Screening of “UNDIVIDE US”
(TALLAHASSEE, FL) – August 29, 2024 – Join The Village Square and The James Madison Institute for a screening of the award-winning documentary “UNDIVIDE US.” We will be joined by special guest Ben Klutsey, one of the stars of the film, and its director, Kristi Kendall. The free screening will take place on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee IMAX Theater. Doors will open at 5:30 PM for a pre-screening reception and the film will begin at 6:00 PM, followed by a discussion and Q&A session. Join us for a film that will give you hope!
America is at a crossroads where politicians, traditional media, and social media fan the flames of toxic partisanship that have led many Americans to question whether they can trust their fellow citizens. “UNDIVIDE US” stands as a beacon of hope and a call to action. Through the intimate lens of six focus groups across three American cities, the film explores the twisted landscape of toxic polarization, revealing how it drives us to fundamentally un-American places.
Yet, within these divisions, the film uncovers the potential for healing conversation and the rediscovery of the value of local community, mutual respect, and democracy. Aiming to awaken the silenced majority that seeks solutions rather than strife, UNDIVIDE US is not just a documentary; it’s a timely and urgent plea to reclaim the nation’s soul through open discourse, civic engagement, and self-governance, in a world where only 20% of the populace guides the narrative.
“Human, accessible, beautiful, and profound. If you’re ready to move past our toxic polarization—or you just want to feel better about your fellow Americans– ‘UNDIVIDE US’ will light your way,” says Liz Joyner, Founder and CEO of The Village Square.
About The Village Square: Founded 18 years ago in Tallahassee, The Village Square is building the town hall of the 21st century across societal divisions that are tearing communities apart. Hosting mostly free civic events throughout the year, The Village Square is led by a politically and racially diverse group of community leaders devoted to building civic trust between people who don’t look or think alike. Learn more at https://villagesquare.us/
About the James Madison Institute: The mission of the James Madison Institute is to advance the principles that represent the north star of what has made this country the greatest prosperity engine in the history of mankind – free markets, limited government, and economic liberty. For close to 40 years, we have championed these principles in important issues such as keeping the economy open, education reform, the future of technology and innovation, and healthcare. Learn more at https://jamesmadison.org.
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Guest Speaker: Ben Klutsey
Mercatus Center, George Mason University
Executive Director
Guest Speaker Kristi Kendall
Kristi Kendall & Co
Filmmaker, Director “Undivide US”
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