Name: American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies
Genre: History
Released: 2026-03-17

American Troubles: A Tale Of Two Democracies (2026)

Genre

History

Release Date

March 17, 2026

Studio

Twisted Scholar

Official Site

https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/

Information

Genre

History

Release Date

March 17, 2026

MPAA Rating

Duration

040 minute(s)

Production Budget

100000

Studio

Twisted Scholar

Official Site

https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/

Cast and Crew

Director

Marty Riemer

Producer

Colin Joseph Cole, Erin Gervais, Shelli Gonshorowski

Screenwriter

George Cheung, Colin Joseph Cole

Starring

George Cheung
Colin Joseph Cole
Heather Villanueva

Synopsis

America's democracy feels more divided than ever - but what if the problem lies in how we vote? "American Troubles" explores whether proportional representation could break the cycle of dysfunction, drawing comparisons from two striking case studies: Portland, Oregon, where a bold new voting system is reshaping local politics, and Northern Ireland, where proportional elections helped end decades of violent conflict. Blending history, reform, and human stories, the film shows how electoral rules can entrench division - or create space for compromise.