The American Promise
Brief Synopsis
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Three specials reflecting a personalized view of grassroots democracy in action. Explores the urban, suburban and rural byways of America, bringing viewers face-to-face with more than 200 ordinary citizens in 50 stories -- volunteers who are making and remaking America by working the democratic proc
Cast & Crew
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Robert Elfstrom
Director
Joe Morton
Narration
James C Crimmins
Writer
James C Crimmins
Executive Producer
Joseph Defrancesco
Editor
Jon Halperin
Writer
Film Details
Also Known As
American Promise
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1995
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Three specials reflecting a personalized view of grassroots democracy in action. Explores the urban, suburban and rural byways of America, bringing viewers face-to-face with more than 200 ordinary citizens in 50 stories -- volunteers who are making and remaking America by working the democratic process. The first hour is about exercising freedom, taking responsibility and participating in community events. The second hour discusses how citizens make hard choices, share information and deliberate issues. The final hour focuses on the challenges facing democracy, the tools people use to make their voices heard, leveraging power, access and abilities and the need to find common ground.
Director
Robert Elfstrom
Director
Cast
Joe Morton
Narration
Film Details
Also Known As
American Promise
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1995
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
