Third Party: Political Alternatives in the Age of Duopoly

THIRD PARTY: POLITICAL ALTERNATIVES
IN THE AGE OF DUOPOLY April 27 & 28
In a country diverse like no other on the planet, can the myriad shades of political preference be adequately represented by the two primary colors of the Democratic and Republican Parties? An increasing number of Americans are saying no. The fastest growing category of registered voter is independent, formally unaffiliated with either of the two major parties. Third Party is a comprehensive history of third parties in this country and an overview of the major third parties still fighting to expand our narrow duopoly for other voices and ideas. The film features interviews with the leaders of the Green, Libertarian, Reform, Labor, Communist, Socialist, Working Families and Workers World parties. We also hear from academics and political activists such as Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, and Francis Fox Piven. By following the long-shot third party candidacy of a Green from Connecticut, Third Party shows the realities and obstacles of running as a political alternative. thirdpartypolitics.org 108 mins / The Cinema Guild / dir. Michael Burns