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The Divided Soul of America

"A nuanced investigation of America's political landscape"

Under the Trump administration, USA is a deeply divided country. One side feeds populism and religious rectitude in a monochromatic landscape, painted white, lamenting for a past that never will return. The other side fuels diversity and multiculturalism, a biased vision of a progressive future, quite unlikely. Both sides are constantly confronted, without listening to each other. Only a few reasonable people gather to change this potentially dangerous situation.

Top Cast

  • Chris Bedford

    Chris Bedford

    Self - Museum Director

  • Brit Bennett

    Brit Bennett

    Self - Writer

  • David Boaz

    David Boaz

    Self - CATO Institute Member

  • David Cay Johnston

    David Cay Johnston

    Self - Journalist

  • Jeff Chapman-Crane

    Jeff Chapman-Crane

    Self - Artist

  • Molly Crabapple

    Molly Crabapple

    Self - Artist

  • Thomas Frank

    Thomas Frank

    Self - Journalist

  • Paula Green

    Paula Green

    Self - Peace Activist

  • Fred Harper

    Fred Harper

    Self - Artist

Overview

Under the Trump administration, USA is a deeply divided country. One side feeds populism and religious rectitude in a monochromatic landscape, painted white, lamenting for a past that never will return. The other side fuels diversity and multiculturalism, a biased vision of a progressive future, quite unlikely. Both sides are constantly confronted, without listening to each other. Only a few reasonable people gather to change this potentially dangerous situation.

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6.2 / 10
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