Deep Dive: Slay the Dragon (2019)
Film Lens
Slay the Dragon is a 2019 documentary that focuses on gerrymandering in the United States. Directed by Barak Goodman and Chris Durrance, the film follows citizens' groups, including the efforts of Katie Fahey, who founded Voters Not Politicians. The narrative centers on grassroots campaigns aimed at banning partisan gerrymandering, particularly highlighting the successful initiative in Michigan.
The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2019, and presents a critical view of how gerrymandering undermines democracy. With a tagline stating, 'End gerrymandering or democracy dies. We can stop it,' the documentary aims to motivate viewers to take action against this political practice.
Why Watch
- •See Katie Fahey's grassroots campaign in action.
- •Find out how gerrymandering affects democracy.
- •Meet activists fighting against political manipulation.
Did You Know
•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.
Perfect For
Political activismVoter rightsDocumentary enthusiasts