American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies
2026
democracy is on the ballot... and the ballot is broken.
- Marty Riemer
- 40m
- March 17, 2026
Overview
America's democracy feels more divided than ever - but what if the problem lies in how we vote? "American Troubles" explores whether proportional representation could break the cycle of dysfunction, drawing comparisons from two striking case studies: Portland, Oregon, where a bold new voting system is reshaping local politics, and Northern Ireland, where proportional elections helped end decades of violent conflict. Blending history, reform, and human stories, the film shows how electoral rules can entrench division - or create space for compromise.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- March 17, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Production
- Twisted Scholar
- Director
- Marty Riemer
- Producer
- Shelli Gonshorowski,Yash Mori,George Cheung,Heather Villanueva,Colin Joseph Cole,Erin Gervais
- Budget
- $100,000
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- Homepage
- Official site
- IMDb
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