Join us for the world premiere of our new film - Power in our Pockets: Social Media, Money & Politics in the Digital Age with opening remarks from Commissioner Ellen Weintraub, United States Federal Election Commission.

The role of money in politics is a contentious and much-debated question. Does money equal speech? Does its role in election campaigns damage democracy? How can we promote more equal opportunities for candidates without restricting rights?

In recent elections around the world, social media has emerged as a potentially powerful tool in the battle to level the playing field. Social media has opened up a space for a more diverse range of people to engage, debate, discuss, make political donations and demand accountability and transparency in elections.

Power in our Pockets: Social Media, Money and Politics in the Digital Age hones in on the ways in which social media and digital technology give individuals the personal power to access data, voice opinions, engage with and question elected representatives and promote an open and accessible electoral process.

Discover the consequences of this digital revolution are through the cases of the United States, Spain and Indonesia.

The screening will be followed by a Q & A with featured cast:

Segundo González Garcia, PODEMOS Spain
Sheila Krumholz, Center for Responsive Politics
Paul Ryan, Campaign Legal Center
Mark Schmitt, New America Foundation

RSVP is REQUIRED.

*Free popcorn, soda and gift bag