The Dig: Astra Taylor on Democracy
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 pab...
January 16, 2019
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<p><i>Jacobin</i> editor Alyssa Battistoni interviews Astra Taylor on her new film <i>What is Democracy?</i>, 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 <a href="http://ifccenter.com/films/what-is-democracy" rel="nofollow">ifccenter.com/films/what-is-democracy</a>. Those of us who don't live in New York can find other dates through the distributor at <a href="http://zeitgeistfilms.com" rel="nofollow">zeitgeistfilms.com</a>. And if you want to bring this film to your school or town, and you really should, contact Zeitgeist Films!</p>
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