The Best Democracy Money Can Buy (2016)

Motion picture Summary
"The Very Best Democracy Money Can Buy" is a 2016 American documentary directed by Greg Palast and co-directed by David Ambrose and Richard Rowley. The film is an adaptation of Palast's eponymous 2002 book and his 2014 book Billionaires & Ballot Bandits.

The Main Argument
The main theme of "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy" is the prospective corruption and manipulation in the U.S electoral system. Palast advances the theory that the election results have been rigged in favor of the Republican celebration through the system of purging the electoral surveys, a procedure which he calls 'caging'. The movie argues that countless qualified citizens have been methodically gotten rid of from voting lists in strategically crucial states, thus swinging the election results. The movie's targets are mainly Republican celebration functionaries and business power players.

The Crosscheck Program
An important part of the documentary is the focus on the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program. This plan, managed by Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, collated citizen registration data from numerous states to find voters registered in more than one state. However, Palast argues that Kobach's real goal was not to abolish double registration however to get rid of primarily black and Latino citizens from the electoral roll who were most likely to vote Democrat. Statistical proof that names generally connected with ethnic minorities were disproportionately affected by this plan exists as proof.

Interviews and Investigations
"The Best Democracy Money Can Buy" includes interviews with statistical experts, investigative journalists, and political figures to lend trustworthiness to Palast's disconcerting theory. The film employs an investigative journalistic method, with Palast acting as both the narrator and the investigator uncovering a scandal. It likewise includes several animated series, which assists simplify complex ideas and bring to life the prospective horrors of electoral control.

Reception and Impact
While the documentary had actually a polarized reception, it was extensively appreciated for its brave technique in addressing a crucial concern and appealing audiences through its mix of humor and stark discoveries. Critics acknowledged the movie's relevance and urgency that stand to affect the very heart of U.S. democracy - the right to vote.

Last Thoughts
Throughout the documentary, Palast preserves a common thread - billionaires who use their wealth to control the democratic process to maintain their power and advantage. "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy" forcefully argues that democracy is under siege by money, power, and a political system relatively willing to disregard.

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