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All In: The Fight for Democracy (2020)
An important documentary
Much of the documentary covers familiar ground - the abolition of slavery, the progress during reconstruction, and then the restriction of opportunities to vote by means both legal and illegal.
In that regard, the documentary repeats a host of documentaries already out there - such as "13th".
What makes this documentary worthwhile is that it sticks to a basic point: it doesn't matter if you're republican or democrat, we should all agree on the basic principle of democracy - one person, one vote, and that all people in good standing should be able to vote.
If you accept that premise then it's important to defend it, no matter your political views. Democracy is not a single, simple pure thing. It's messy. Various elites seek to capture the process. Preventing that is not easy.
The film's greatest strength is its moving portrayal of the cost of democracy, It's not just about turning up to vote on the day - it's also about making sure you get the chance to do that. That's takes effort, but that's the price of freedom.
Again, whatever your political views, make sure you have the chance to vote - it's your duty.