Recently, I’ve shared a few documentary film recommendations.
These recommendations are by request.
People who know me well, know that I watch a lot of documentaries. I watch a lot of docs because (a) I enjoy the form, (b) want to see what others are creating, and (c) I find the subjects interesting.
Watching these docs has helped me better understand the world and my place in it.
The reason I share this documentary in particular is to help people better understand the voter ID laws, and how they’re designed to hurt one group of people.
Since The Black Belt is a short film and you can watch the entire thing on Vimeo for free, I hope you’ll give it a few minutes.
Voter ID Laws
Voter ID laws have been a hot topic in recent years. I’m not here to argue it. But if you’re unfamiliar with voter ID laws, please dig deeper into the subject.
On the surface, a voter ID law seems harmless. Many people already have an ID. Some argue that you need one to drive, buy alcohol, or travel so what’s the big deal? But those things are privileges, not constitutional rights.
Voting, on the other hand, is protected by law. It is your constitutional right to vote. Legally, nothing may hinder it. That’s how a voter ID law limits access.
I hope that you’ll consider watching this documentary to better understand the situation and why it’s so important.
Watch The Black Belt
The Black Belt is available in its entirety for free online right here.
It’s also embedded in this post, so you can watch it right now.
What do you think?
Do you know about voter ID laws? What do you think of them? Did the short film help you discover something new? What was it?