Katie Fahey leads a grassroots campaign in Michigan to ban partisan gerrymandering. "Slay the Dragon" follows her efforts alongside various citizens' groups fighting against the manipulation of electoral district boundaries. The film, directed by Barak Goodman and Chris Durrance, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2019. It features activists and organizations like the League of Women Voters, who seek to restore fairness in elections across the United States.

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See Katie Fahey's grassroots campaign in action.
Find out how gerrymandering affects democracy.
Meet activists fighting against political manipulation.

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The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2019.
Katie Fahey led a successful campaign to ban partisan gerrymandering in Michigan.
Slay the Dragon holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 48 reviews.
The film has an average score of 7.7/10 on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Slay the Dragon?

Slay the Dragon was directed by Barak Goodman and Chris Durrance.

What is the main focus of the documentary Slay the Dragon?

The documentary focuses on gerrymandering in the United States and follows citizens' groups working to end the practice.

What rating does Slay the Dragon have on Rotten Tomatoes?

Slay the Dragon holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 48 reviews.

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