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201956 minPG-13documentary

Unrepresented

201956 minPG-13documentary

Lawrence Lessig analyzes how special interests shape political campaigns in Washington, D.C., and calls for reforms to enhance citizen representation.

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Daniel Falconer

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Lawrence Lessig analyzes how special interests shape political campaigns in Washington, D.C., and calls for reforms to enhance citizen representation.

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Lawrence Lessig, a Harvard Law professor, discusses the influence of special interests on political campaigns in Washington, D.C. Unrepresented reveals how these groups fund campaigns and lobby Congress, often within legal boundaries. The film features Rep. Justin Amash, who addresses the unchecked power of political insiders. It presents potential reforms to create a government that better reflects the needs of citizens. The documentary runs for 56 minutes and was released in 2019.

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