‘Join or Die’ to Kick Off In Real Life Movie Club, Created For Americans Seeking Connections Across the Political Divide
Professor Robert Putnam’s work is featured in a new, entertaining documentary.
Variety | Addie Morfoot, August 20, 2024
Will This Film Change Your Life? Maybe. Change the Way You See It? Absolutely.
Professor Robert Putnam’s work is featured in a new, entertaining documentary.
Boise State Public Radio | George Prentice, August 2, 2024
The Secret to Living Longer: Join a Club
The documentary ‘Join or Die’ examines the decline of civic engagement in America – and how it has fueled a worsening national crisis.
The Guardian | Matthew Cantor, July 23, 2024
Robert Putnam Practically Discovered Social Isolation:Here’s Why He Says It’s Time To ‘Join Or Die’
A new film features interviews with people on the cutting edge of the movement to reduce social isolation.
Forbes | Sachin H. Jain, July 21, 2024
We Have to Rediscover the Joys of Being Together
Political scientist Robert Putnam talks to Christiane Amanpour about a new film that shares his work.
CNN | Christiane Amanpour, July 16, 2024
Exclusive Clip From ‘Join or Die’ From Rebecca and Pete Davis
The debut feature documentary examines civic duty and democratic participation in the U.S.
International Documentary Association | IDA Staff, June 20, 2024
Bob Putnam Knows Why You’re Lonely
More than two decades ago, Robert Putnam became something rare: a celebrity academic. A new documentary examines his work.
New York Times | Lulu Garcia Navarro, July 13, 2024
Can We Become a Country of ‘Joiners?’
A new documentary explores Robert Putnam’s life and work.
The New Republic | Jack McCordick, April 26, 2024
Discovering a Sense of Purpose to Combat Loneliness
‘Join or Die’ argues that the fate of America depends on People getting together in real life.
Star Tribune | Erica Pearson, March 1, 2024
The Fate of America Depends on Joining a Club
‘Join or Die’ is the urgent title of a new documentary about America’s civic unraveling.
GBH | Jesse Steinmetz, May 19, 2023
The Films We Loved Most at SXSW
Seeming irreparable divisions in our country have been a hot topic, but one documentary is preoccupied with finding solutions.
Austin Monthly | Chris Hughes & Rosie Ninesling, March 17, 2023
New Documentary Explains How Joining a Group is the Key to Democracy
Building meaningful connections is hard, which is part of what drives their eventual value.
Culture Map Austin | Brianna Caleri, March 15, 2023