Democracy is...[Director's Cut - Official Entry]

Direct from the Masters Collection at the international educational film archives in LaGrange, Illinois - Episode 1 of R. Elliott Rafferty's critically acclaimed 14-part masterpiece, "Democracy is..." Digitally enhanced and professionally re-mastered by the legend himself, this Premium Choice Director's Cut Collector's Edition of "Democracy is..." features previously unreleased footage and an alternate ending, which legend has it Rafferty cobbled together under great duress to qualify for official entry into the U.S. State Department's 2009 Democracy Video Challenge (www.videochallenge.america.gov).

Entrant: Rob Raffety
Country of Origin: USA

Credits:
Dan Butler
Ron Coleman
Eric Dienstfrey
Michael Ozias
John Peters
Rob Raffety
Patrick Reasonover
Aaron Webb
Erin Webb

Special thanks to Prelinger Archives and the Mercatus Center at George Mason University (www.mercatus.org).

Category:

Education

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• rob
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• boo-yeah!

[mskduggan]

Great intro for my high school civics class. You are very funny and talented

[DLAntti]

If Democracy can elect unconstitutional--changing presidents, and even when those politicians can't be held accountable by the very powers there to suppress them...it really only works in theory than in practice. But then again, what can government REALLY do for you? I ask for nothing but balance, and have to choose between two extremist parties, while" third-parties" aren't even a large enough brand to compete with "Coke" and "Pepsi". It is fair to have a voice, but don't expect it to be heard.

[fikrisyaukani]

nice cut and edit... awsome

[shin7scarlet1]

wow i salute you dude!

[dilbertgeg]

pretty amusing for a U.S. State Department propaganda project

sorta "adbusters"

[calebandashley]

halairious!

[francesann06]

you're good man!!

[rosemarywatson]

WOW, Rob, this is truly awesome. I am sick that it does not have more viewers. Truly. I'll share it.

[zingomingo]

This is amazing.

[tankwfw]

lol