Crew
MR
Marty Riemer
Director
GC
George Cheung
Writer
CJ
Colin Joseph Cole
Writer
EG
Erin Gervais
Producer
SG
Shelli Gonshorowski
Producer
YM
Yash Mori
Producer
Cast
GC
George Cheung
Self
CJ
Colin Joseph Cole
Self
HV
Heather Villanueva
Self
American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies
democracy is on the ballot... and the ballot is broken.
202640m
HistoryDocumentary
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.
