‘Slay The Dragon’ Doc: Magnolia Pictures Pounces On Gerrymandering Doc
with an eye toward a spring 2020 theatrical release for the timely gerrymandering documentary.
The documentary directed by Barak Goodman and Chris Durrance could hardly have more urgency given the ruling Thursday by the U.S. Supreme Court that federal judges must stay out of gerrymandering disputes, a decision that effectively gives state legislatures unfettered authority to redraw electoral maps as a tactic for consolidating political power. The ruling split the court and gives a major advantage to the incumbent party that is currently in power in each state’s legislature.
“We were inspired to make this film because of the passion and courage of the people like Katie Fahey and the members of the Wisconsin legal team, who have dedicated their lives to creating a democracy in which every citizen’s vote counts,” Goodman and Durrance said in a joint statement. “We are thrilled that Magnolia has come on board, recognizing the impact a film like this can have at such an important time in the history of our country.
Magnolia president Eamonn Bowles said the documentary illuminates a genuine menace that could undermine the political process in every corner of the country. “Gerrymandering is one of the biggest threats to our democracy andis a fantastic primer to what’s at stake, in addition to an incredibly cinematic, emotional film. Barak Goodman and Chris Durrance have done a marvelous job telling this story.”Food Inc.
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