The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Join or Die” showing Aug. 17-21 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.

“Join or Die” is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it.

In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking "Bowling Alone" research into America's decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis.

Flanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly… What can we do about it?

“Join or Die” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Aug. 17-21. Showtimes will be Saturday, Aug. 17 at 12:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 18 at 3:30 p.m.; and Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 20 and 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.