What Is Democracy?
Synopsis
A vast, timely, and often chilling investigation into the idea and practice of democracy, ranging from Ancient Greece and Renaissance Europe to civil rights, fears of voter fraud, and the spectre of authoritarianism.
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WHAT IS DEMOCRACY official US trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-31
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Astra Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Astra Taylor
- Original Score
- Heather McIntosh
- Original Title
- What Is Democracy?
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Astra Taylor
Astra Taylor
Heather McIntosh
Maya Bankovic
Robert Kennedy
Lea Marin, Anita Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Astra Taylor
Director
Heather McIntosh
Original Music Composer
Lea Marin
Producer
Astra Taylor
Writer
Robert Kennedy
Editor
Maya Bankovic
Director of Photography
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What is What Is Democracy? about?
A vast, timely, and often chilling investigation into the idea and practice of democracy, ranging from Ancient Greece and Renaissance Europe to civil rights, fears of voter fraud, and the spectre of authoritarianism.
Who directed What Is Democracy??
What Is Democracy? was directed by Astra Taylor.
Who stars in What Is Democracy??
The principal cast of What Is Democracy? includes Astra Taylor, William J. Barber II.
When was What Is Democracy? released and how long is it?
What Is Democracy? was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for What Is Democracy??
The original motion picture soundtrack for What Is Democracy? was composed by Heather McIntosh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What Is Democracy??
What Is Democracy? holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.