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Synopsis

Montana banned corporate campaign financing in 1912, but the 2010 Citizens United ruling allowed corporate money to re-enter state politics.

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Why Watch

  • Meet investigative journalist John S. Adams
  • Follow Steve Bullock's fight against dark money
  • See the impact of Citizens United on Montana politics

Did You Know

  • Montana banned corporate campaign financing in 1912.
  • The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2018.
  • Montana reasserted its campaign finance sovereignty with the Montana Disclose Act in 2015.

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Campaign finance reformMontana historyPolitical activism
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Dark Money?

Dark Money was directed by Kimberly Reed.

What significant law did Montana pass in 2015 regarding campaign finance?

Montana passed the Montana Disclose Act in 2015, which requires full disclosure of contributors' names.

What was the outcome of the Citizens United v. FEC Supreme Court decision?

The Citizens United v. FEC decision allowed corporate interests and big money to re-enter the political scene in Montana.

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