TRAILER
Thirty-seven diverse men and women
confront the problem of saving their democracy
from fascism.
I posed twelve questions to a diverse and dynamic group of American citizens who I considered positive forces and recognized them as LIGHTWORKERS.
I first asked what constitutes “activism” and followed with “what can you do?” I was interested in how “good people” lived their lives. I asked how people became who they were. I asked what is courage, empathy and joy. I approached these questions from a socio-historic perspective that I thought would be the best context for my audience, but who was I trying to reach?
Despite my desire for inclusivity, I knew I could not reach everyone, but I wanted to reach the widest swath of Americana possible. I decided to focus on the voting public, particularly those who might shift the balance of power in the congress… those voting in the midterms.
As I have never been active in party politics I was flying blind. I tried to use my ignorance as a springboard for an educational exercise. This was a journey. I would use the very tools I was trying to examine, particularly the “kindness of strangers.” As in GOOD MEN, I interviewed fifty citizens I identified as “do-gooders,” people who lived their lives prioritizing helping others… people who saw themselves as part of a social order they felt an allegiance to. I call them LIGHTWORKERS. This is the story of my journey.
Advocate Bridges science and community action through data-driven solutions to social and environmental challenges in Los Angeles.
Emmy-nominated performer and lifelong sustainability advocate known for living his environmental values with humor and practicality.
Explains how economic systems shape daily life and advocates for more equitable, democratic models.
Advocate Bridges science and community action through data-driven solutions to social and environmental challenges in Los Angeles.