dysmocracy

In a polarized America, is it still possible for people to change their minds? Is it possible to see those on another side of an issue as opponents and not enemies? Can we think critically about the facts that inform our political views? That’s what we hope the audience is able to do when watching Dysmocracy. 

Our case study is the fluoridation debate, one that has been around for decades. But its proponents and opponents do not neatly fall into our typical partisan divides. This lets the audience approach the issue without immediately retreating to an ideological comfort zone, and instead allows us to think about how our democratic system should work, regardless of what the issue of the day is.