CUPCAKES! COOKIES!
DEMOCRACY! OH MY!
What: The second film in DSO’s fall series, Weijun Chen’s documentary Please Vote for Me* showcases the impact of a primary school’s class president elections on a community in Wuhan, China. The movie also raises several important questions: Is democracy a universal value that suits human nature? Do elections inevitably lead to manipulation?
When & Where: Thursday, November 13th @ 5:00 p.m.
SIS Building, 135 N. Bellefield Ave.
Room 1A04
Why: On November 4, 2008, the United States elected its first African American president. Now is the perfect time to discuss the current state and projected future of democracy in America. What is the political and social significance of Obama’s election? How will the party change affect domestic issues and international relations? What can we, as citizens, do to promote democracy, regardless of our political affiliation?
* film’s runtime is 58 minutes
** cupcakes, cookies, and milk will be served
