Think You Really Vote For President? Think Again. ‘Independent Lens’ Documentary Reveals Electoral College Truth

Story by Matthew Carey

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Groundbreaking PBS doc reveals the shocking truth behind the Electoral College's role in determining the US president.

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Acclaimed journalist Jelani Cobb directs the film, which exposes how the Electoral College system frequently overrides the popular vote.
Maximina Juson, a voting rights activist, shares powerful personal stories of how the current system disenfranchises marginalized communities.

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Jelani Cobb, Maximina Juson, PBS, Electoral College, 'Independent Lens' Documentary