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202559 minPG-13documentary

Split: A Divided America

202559 minPG-13documentary

Political and cultural polarization in the United States is examined through emotional interviews and insights from influential figures, highlighting the nation's divisions.

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Split: A Divided America

2025• 59 minPG-13

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Political and cultural polarization in the United States is examined through emotional interviews and insights from influential figures, highlighting the nation's divisions.

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Political and cultural polarization in the United States is examined through a blend of emotional street-level interviews and insights from prominent figures like Noam Chomsky, Tucker Carlson, and Jesse Jackson. Directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kelly Nyks, the film provides a panoramic view of the forces driving division in American society. Rather than offering partisan solutions, it presents a candid exploration of the current landscape and potential paths toward healing. "Split: A Divided America" serves as a vital conversation starter in today's fragmented discourse.

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