The Choice: Documentary Screening and Post-Show Discussion

The Choice follows the recent 2024 city council election in Portland, Oregon. Facing a public housing crisis, civic unrest, and the fallout of drug decriminalization, the city overhauled its government, expanded leadership through proportional representation, and introduced ranked-choice voting (RCV)—a bold but controversial electoral system. Through exclusive access to the candidates, real-time election coverage, and Portlanders navigating a new system, The Choice captures a defining moment in the city’s history, where democracy is [...]