Mason Visiting Filmmakers Series: Dark Money

Tuesday, October 30, 4:30pm
Johnson Center Cinema
Documentary screening and discussion with filmmaker Kimberly Reed

Kimberly Reed's documentary examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. This political thriller film takes viewers to Montana. a frontline in the fight to preserve fair elections nationwide, to follow an intrepid local journalist -- John Adams -- working to expose the real-life impacts of the US Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. Through this gripping story, DARK MONEY uncovers the shocking and vital truth of how American elections are bought and sold. This Sundance award-winning documentary is directed/produced by Kimberly Reed (Prodigal Sons) and produced by Katy Chevigny (E-Team). More information.

Our event is sponsored by Film and Media Studies, Film and Video Studies, Global Affairs and Global Programs, Honors College, and Women and Gender Studies.

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