American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies
democracy is on the ballot... and the ballot is broken.
America's democracy feels more divided than ever - but what if the problem lies in how we vote? "American Troubles" explores whether proportional representation could break the cycle of dysfunction, drawing comparisons from two striking case studies: Portland, Oregon, where a bold new voting system is reshaping local politics, and Northern Ireland, where proportional elections helped end decades of violent conflict. Blending history, reform, and human stories, the film shows how electoral rules can entrench division - or create space for compromise.
2026 · History, Documentary
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America's democracy feels more divided than ever - but what if the problem lies in how we vote? "American Troubles" explores whether proportional representation could break the cycle of dysfunction, drawing comparisons from two striking case studies: Portland, Oregon, where a bold new voting system is reshaping local politics, and Northern Ireland, where proportional elections helped end decades of violent conflict. Blending history, reform, and human stories, the film shows how electoral rules can entrench division - or create space for compromise.
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American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies (2026) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Genre: History, Documentary. Year: 2026.
Director: Marty Riemer.
Starring: George Cheung, Colin Joseph Cole, Heather Villanueva, Marty Riemer.
Plot: America's democracy feels more divided than ever - but what if the problem lies in how we vote? "American Troubles" explores whether proportional representation could break the cycle of dysfunction, drawing comparisons from two striking case studies: Portland, Oregon, where a bold new voting system is reshaping local politics, and Northern Ireland, where proportional elections helped end decades of violent conflict. Blending history, reform, and human stories, the film shows how electoral rules can entrench division - or create space for compromise.
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American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies was released in 2026.
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American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies stars George Cheung, Colin Joseph Cole, Heather Villanueva, Marty Riemer.
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