Capturing the Flag

With nothing less than the foundation of our democracy hanging in the balance, a tight-knit group of lawyers travel to Cumberland County, NC—poster child for racially motivated voter suppression in the lead-up to the 2016 election—to protect the vote and show that the dedicated efforts of individual citizens can turn the tide of eroding election ethics. A documentary remarkably of the moment— as efforts to suppress voting continue to make the news—Capturing the Flag showcases the struggle to protect this essential right for all American citizens.

 

FILM SPONSOR: Marquette University

Community Partners: Wisconsin Voices, ACLU of Wisconsin


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