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“Join or Die”: Film Screening and Discussion
November 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Join the Lexington Lyceum Advocates and The Lexington Observer for a screening of “Join or Die”, which follows the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam. The Bowling Alone author’s 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, Putnam explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most important, what can we do about it?
After the film, we invite you to stay for a short, facilitated discussion. Proceeds will support future civic events like this and the Lexington Venue.
If your organization is interested in joining as a co-sponsor and getting the message out about building community in Lexington, please let us know at [email protected]!