Capturing the Flag: a Documentary About Voting Rights

October 23, 2018
7:00 PM
Shambaugh Auditorium, UI Main Library

An Unexpected Story About American Democracy:

A tight-knit group of friends travel to Cumberland County, North Carolina - 2016 “posterchild” for voter suppression - intent on proving that the big idea of American democracy can be defended by small acts of individual citizens. What they find at the polls serves as both a warning and a call to action for anyone interested in protecting the "One Man, One Vote" fundamental of our democracy.

Dealing with themes that are constantly sensationalized and manipulated by the media - Left vs. Right, North vs. South, Black vs. White - "Capturing the Flag" offers instead deeply personal, often surprising perspectives on the 2016 Presidential Election and its aftermath.

The PPC is hosting a screening of this film, followed by a Q&A. Free and open to the public.

 

Schedule

October 24, 2018

Discussion and Q&A
Moderator
Iowa Public Radio
University of Iowa College of Law
University of Iowa Department of Political Science
The Forkenbrock Series provides a forum for dialogue about policy areas from applied, academic, and interdisciplinary perspectives. The series was established in honor of David Forkenbrock, a nationally recognized transportation researcher. Dr. Forkenbrock established the Public Policy Center at the University of Iowa in 1987 and directed the Center until 2007. His vision was to enable public and private sector decision makers to work with faculty, staff, and student researchers to explore solutions to complex problems related to the public interest.
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