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