A border and barbeque aren’t the only things Virginia and North Carolina have in common. The two states also have some of the most gerrymandered districts in the country. Cozy relationships between regulators and industry are another commonality. A new film called Democracy for Sale featuring NC native and comedian Zach Galifianakis puts a spotlight on the ways big money political interests have influenced the drawing of district lines and led to a lack of environmental protection and tax cuts for the upper class and corporations, education cuts, gerrymandering, and laws designed to decrease voter turnout.

After a successful tour of Democracy for Sale in North Carolina, we’re excited to bring the film to Virginia on a statewide tour beginning on September 19th. The showings are presented by the Virginia Civic Engagement Table in partnership with local organizations throughout the state. Each screening event will be followed by a Q&A and discussion with local leaders.

While the film focuses on NC as a case study, the parallels to Virginia are innumerable. We hope these screenings will shed light on the similarities and show audiences how to get involved in demanding reform.

The full schedule of film showings is below. All screenings are free and open to the public. No ticket is needed, and seating will be given on a first come first serve bases.

If your city is not on the list and you would like to host a screening of Democracy for Sale, please reach out to Andy Myers at amyers@workingfilms.org.

Tuesday September 19th at 6:30pm – Norfolk

Slover Library

235 E Plume St.

Norfolk, VA 23510

Hosted by: SEIU Virginia 512.

Wednesday September 20th at 6:00pm – Newport News

Young Virginia Votes Center

12448 Warwick Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

Hosted by: Young Virginia Votes Center

Thursday September 21st at 7:00pm – Burke

Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church

10125 Lakehaven Ct.

Burke, VA 22015

Hosted by: Social Justice Committee of AUUC and the Bull Run Unitarian Universalists.

Thursday September 21st at 7:00pm – Charlottesville (first screening)

Vinegar Hill Theatre

220 West Market St.

Charlottesville, VA 22902

Hosted by: Appalachian Voices and Climate Action Society.

Thursday September 21st at 7:00pm – Virginia Beach

Central Library Auditorium

4100 Virginia Beach Blvd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1767

Hosted by: Chesapeake Climate Action Network.

Monday September 25th at 7:00pm – Charlottesville (second screening)

University of Virginia

Newcomb Hall Theatre

180 McCormick Rd.

Charlottesville VA

Hosted by: Appalachian Voices and Climate Action Society.

Tuesday September 26th at 4:00pm (first screening) – Woodbridge

NOVA – Woodbridge Campus

Lakeside Theatre

2645 College Dr.

Woodbridge, VA 22191

Hosted by: the Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Action (HOLA), the League of Women Voters, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Tuesday September 26th at 7:00pm (second screening) – Woodbridge

NOVA – Woodbridge Campus

Lakeside Theatre

2645 College Dr.

Woodbridge, VA 22191

Hosted by: the Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Action (HOLA), the League of Women Voters, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Tuesday September 26th at 7:00pm – Roanoke

South County Library

6303 Merriman Rd.

Roanoke, VA 24018

Hosted by: The League of Women Voters of Roanoke Valley.

Wednesday September 27th at 7:00pm – Arlington

Arlington Cinema & Draft House

2903 Columbia Pike

Arlington, VA 22204

Hosted by: The League of Women Voters of Arlington.

Thursday September 28th at 7:15pm – Richmond

The Byrd Theatre

2908 W Cary St.

Richmond, VA 23221

Hosted by: the Virginia League of Conservation Voters.

Friday September 29th at 7:00pm – Williamsburg

Kimball Theatre

428 W Duke of Gloucester St.

Williamsburg, VA 23185

Hosted by: Peninsula Indivisible.