If you’re worried that Americans are becoming too politically polarized, you could go see a movie. Specifically, “Undivide Us,” a film about creating a healthy society that can discuss its disagreements in a civil way.
The Yorktown Foundation for Public Policy will present a screening of the film at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Grandin Theatre in Roanoke. Admission is free but registration is requested at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/undivide-us-roanoke-tickets-950151267017?aff=oddtdtcreator
Ben Klutsey, executive director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, will be on hand to talk about making the film and the role he’s played in getting folks to build relationships and community beyond politics.
Before stepping into this role, he led the Mercatus Center’s Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange, an initiative dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for pluralism as a fundamental pillar of a free, flourishing and prosperous society.
“Our society is so polarized right now, and it’s easy for Virginians to feel helpless against that polarization,” said Todd Hester of the Yorktown Foundation. “But Ben has put together a great film on how normal, everyday people can build solid relationships in the face of real differences. It’s a really hopeful film, and I’d love to have a lot of people join us at the Grandin for it.”