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Join or Die — film screening and conversation
A film about why you should join clubs — and why the fate of America depends on it.
Tuesday, November 12, 7 pm
Film screening and discussion
The Lexington Venue, 1794 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington MA
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, whose groundbreaking Bowling Alone 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, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions:
– What makes democracy work?
– Why is American democracy in crisis?
– And, most important . . . What can we do about it?
Stick around after for a short, facilitated talk back with Professor David Hummon.
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 events@lexlyceum.org!