Join or Die explained

Join or Die is a 2023 American documentary film regarding community connections and club participation, based on the work of political scientist Robert Putnam.^[1]

The film includes interviews with Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, and Priya Parker.^[2]

Putnam's research into social capital were popularized by his 2000 book Bowling Alone.^[3]

Reception

Join or Die has a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 20 reviews. ^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: JOIN or DIE: Film Screening with Bob Putnam – Center for American Political Studies . 2023 . Center for American Political Studies . . August 25, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230825123342/https://caps.gov.harvard.edu/calendar_event/join-or-die-film-screening-with-bob-putnam/#:~:text=In%20this%20feature%20documentary%2C%20follow,to%20our%20democracy%27s%20present%20crisis . August 25, 2023 .
2. Web site: SXSW 2023: No Ordinary Campaign, The Arc of Oblivion, Join or Die | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert. Matt Zoller. Seitz. www.rogerebert.com.
3. Web site: The Films We Loved Most at SXSW 2023. Chris Hughes, Rosie. Ninesling. March 17, 2023.
4. Web site: Join or Die . Rotten Tomatoes.