American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies(2026)
democracy is on the ballot... and the ballot is broken.
American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies 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.
American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies (2026) is a history and documentary film directed by Marty Riemer, released on March 17, 2026 with a runtime of 40m. It stars George Cheung, Colin Joseph Cole and Heather Villanueva.
- Director:
- Marty Riemer
- Writers:
- George Cheung, Colin Joseph Cole
- Producers:
- Erin Gervais, Shelli Gonshorowski, Yash Mori
- Production:
- Twisted Scholar
- Budget:
- $100,000
- Status:
- Released
American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies (2026) Trailer
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American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Marty Riemer, written by George Cheung and Colin Joseph Cole, produced by Erin Gervais, Shelli Gonshorowski and Yash Mori.
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The main cast of American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies (2026) includes George Cheung, Colin Joseph Cole and Heather Villanueva. The film was directed by Marty Riemer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies was released on March 17, 2026 and runs for 40m.
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