At times, “All In: The Fight for Democracy” plays like a survey for an introductory class in voting rights — a noble aim, albeit one that doesn’t necessarily make for inspired filmmaking. Documentary films, by and large, endeavour to show you something that has happened, and the same can be said of Amazon’s new voter suppression feature All In: The Fight for Democracy , directed by Lisa Cortes and Liz Garbus. What happened last month was a barely subtle attempt at voter suppression, only this time aimed at more than just the minority vote. The film weaves rich archival storytelling with the personal experiences of experts, activists, and would-be voters deprived of their rights. ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY follows Stacey Abrams’s remarkable journey alongside those at the forefront of the battle against injustice. Smart, informative, vital & urgent, considering what lies ahead of us in two short months. Teaching 'All In: The Fight for Democracy' Webinar lesson plan template and teaching resources. 8 1 vote. 9/15/2020. Starring Stacey Abrams, All In: The Fight for Democracy, a documentary about voter suppression in our country, premieres on Prime Video today, Friday, September 18. How the right to vote went wrong. Your rating: 0. The film weaves rich archival storytelling with the personal experiences of experts, activists, and would-be voters deprived of their rights. ALL IN: The Fight For Democracy is a timely and powerful film examining the often overlooked, insidious issue of voter suppression in the U.S. From Academy Award nominees Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortés, and featuring @StaceyAbrams. With the expertise of Stacey Abrams, the film offers an insider’s look into the barriers to voting. The message of “All In: The Fight for Democracy” is simple, direct and stated in any number of ways: Vote. ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY is a documentary from award-winning filmmakers Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortés about the history of voter suppression in the United States -- and how it might have played a role in Stacey Abrams' narrow loss in her 2018 bid to become the governor of Georgia. Your email is only visible to moderators. Documentary. By Rania Aniftos. ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY examines the issue of voter suppression in the US. By Rania Aniftos. Copied to clipboard. Educational, well-argued, and engaging, All In: The Fight for Democracy is a vital documentary for our current times. All In: The Fight for Democracy comes out in this crucial moment of our nation’s history: a pandemic rages, civil rights are forefront in the minds of most Americans, and a majority of us are concerned about the damage done to the post office and how that might affect mail-in voting. Vote because it has an impact. All In: The Fight for Democracy. ) and Lisa Cortes (Precious) share the direction credit, documentary All In: The Fight for Democracy opens Sept. 9 in select cinemas nationwide. The film interweaves personal experiences with current activism and historical insight to expose a problem that has corrupted our democracy from the very beginning. Click to copy. Info; Cast; Report; what going on? All In: The Fight for Democracy 2020 ★★★½ . ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY examines the weaponizing of voter suppression by diving into our country’s troubled history with voting rights. “All In: The Fight for Democracy” opens in theaters on Sept. 9 and on Amazon Prime Video on Sept. 18. Watched Jan 04, 2021. 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