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What Is Democracy?

2018·Movie
1h 47min
IMDb6.7Metacritic71–Rotten Tomatoes96%60%

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KanopyHooplaFilmzieDocAlliance FilmsKino Film Collection

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What Is Democracy? fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Politics, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity9
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A vast, timely, and often chilling investigation into the idea and practice of democracy, ranging from Ancient Greece and Renaissance Europe to civil rights, fears of voter fraud, and the spectre of authoritarianism.
Political DocumentaryDemocracy ExaminationSocial CommentaryHistorical AnalysisPhilosophical InquiryGlobal PerspectiveThought-ProvokingInformativeContemporary Issues

Crew

Directed by:
Astra Taylor
Written by:
Astra Taylor
Produced by:
Lea Marin, Anita Lee
Composed by:
David McCallum, Heather McIntosh, Sanjay Mehta

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream What Is Democracy? legally?

KanopyHooplaFilmzieDocAlliance FilmsKino Film Collection

What Is Democracy? is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is What Is Democracy? worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is What Is Democracy??

1 h 47 min

What Is Democracy? runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on What Is Democracy??

Critics84
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate What Is Democracy? higher (84) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is What Is Democracy? in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch What Is Democracy??

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