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A Greater Society

"What will your legacy be?"

It’s the 2014 midterms and residents of a South Florida retirement community feel the weight of democracy on their shoulders. In one of the most influential counties of America’s largest swing state, these political kingmakers trade their golf clubs for clipboards and hit the pavement to get out the vote. A GREATER SOCIETY is a feature documentary to inspire voter turnout. Inside the gates of Wynmoor Village are three miles of manicured lawns lined with palm trees, a golf course, and carefully maintained condominiums. At first glance, it’s just another retirement community where elders go to enjoy their golden years relaxing by the pool and taking ceramics classes; but look further and you’ll see that the people who live in this community share something unique: the power to have a real impact on national politics.

Top Cast

  • Joe Biden

    Joe Biden

    Self

  • John Boehner

    John Boehner

    Self (archive footage)

  • Mitch Ceasar

    Mitch Ceasar

    Self

  • Chris Christie

    Chris Christie

    Self

  • Hillary Clinton

    Hillary Clinton

    Self (archive footage)

  • Charlie Crist

    Charlie Crist

    Self

  • Ted Cruz

    Ted Cruz

    Self (archive footage)

  • Ted Deutch

    Ted Deutch

    Self

  • Lyndon B. Johnson

    Lyndon B. Johnson

    Self (archive footage)

Overview

It’s the 2014 midterms and residents of a South Florida retirement community feel the weight of democracy on their shoulders. In one of the most influential counties of America’s largest swing state, these political kingmakers trade their golf clubs for clipboards and hit the pavement to get out the vote. A GREATER SOCIETY is a feature documentary to inspire voter turnout. Inside the gates of Wynmoor Village are three miles of manicured lawns lined with palm trees, a golf course, and carefully maintained condominiums. At first glance, it’s just another retirement community where elders go to enjoy their golden years relaxing by the pool and taking ceramics classes; but look further and you’ll see that the people who live in this community share something unique: the power to have a real impact on national politics.

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