A film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America may depend on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the work of Robert Putnam, whose legendary Bowling Alone findings light a path out of our democracy’s crisis.

A crisis of loneliness and conflict has been unfolding in America. One of the reasons is dramatic declines in club participation by adults and youth. Why should we care? According to researchers, the fate of American democracy depends on social connections that build bonds and increase trust and social capital. What can we do about it? The award-winning film Join or Die (Why You Should Join a Club), makes the case that civic infrastructure is as important as physical infrastructure and the best way to turn things around is to promote and support social, civic, school, and faith-based clubs. 

*Join us for this special International Peace Day event aimed at civic and community leaders.  Featuring a film screening and interactive conversation about the importance of civic, social, school, and faith-based clubs and organizations

Questions: info@newgenpeace.org