Extra Democratic: Solutions Outside of the Ballot Box
About: Extra Democratic: Solutions Outside of the Ballot Box follows six young organizers in Atlanta, Georgia creating real change beyond traditional democratic methods. Being ‘Extra Democratic’ expands how voters and young people think about social change.
Voting is often seen as the only solution to systemic issues—but it’s not one-size-fits-all. I set out to challenge the “don’t complain if you don’t vote” mindset, which silences those excluded from the system: undocumented people, incarcerated individuals, youth, and others who suffer its failures without ever having a say in how it changes.
What happens when voting isn't the end-all and be-all for change?
Production: As a producer of Extra Democratic, I secured grant funding, ran the budget, managed production from pre- to post-, and co-edited with the director to shape a compelling narrative. I also led a dynamic cross-platform campaign to drive viewership ahead of launch.
