Jacobin editor Alyssa Battistoni interviews Astra Taylor on her new film What
is Democracy?, in which Astra asks ordinary people and political philosophers
alike just that. The answers are often extraordinary and far more incisive
than the mindless pablum emanating from Washington and its official
interpreters. The film opens in New York on Wednesday January 16 at the IFC
Center before traveling to theaters and campuses. Special guests on hand
during opening week for live Q&As; with Astra include Silvia Federici, Cornel
West, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. For details, go to
ifccenter.com/films/what-is-democracy. Those of us who don't live in New York
can find other dates through the distributor at zeitgeistfilms.com. And if you
want to bring this film to your school or town, and you really should, contact
Zeitgeist Films!
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