Show Me Democracy

Amidst the uprising in Ferguson, MO, seven St. Louis college students evolve into activists as they demand change through policy and protest. This film examines their personal lives and backgrounds as each of them copes with the fallout of Ferguson.

Six of the students fight for education policy reform through their internship program and try to create more opportunities for low-income and DACA students in their state. One of the seven joins the Black Lives Matter movement and organizes several protests to demonstrate against ongoing racial injustice. Following her on the ground, the camera captures several of her tension-filled protests including a night in Ferguson when the police tear gas protesters.

SHOW ME DEMOCRACY asks us to examine how a committed group of college students can make a difference in a complex and imperfect system and what methods have the most impact.

Official Selection at the SXSW Film Festival and the St. Louis International Film Festival.

"A remarkably balanced story of young St. Louisans coming to grips with the challenges surrounding street protests and political activism...Doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable tensions that arise from protests designed to create 'disruption'." - The Riverfront Times

Running Time

85 mins

Year

2017

Kanopy ID

4165532

Filmmakers

Dan Parris

Languages

English

Subjects

Documentaries > Politics & Current Affairs

Social Sciences > Human Rights

Global Studies & Languages > North American Studies

Social Sciences > Race & Class Studies

Social Sciences > Sociology

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