Come out for the Denver Community Film Fest! The night will feature a reception, screening & post-film discussion of the documentary Join or Die on June 12th, 2025.

About Join or Die: This powerful film traces the half-century tale of America’s civic decline through the journey of renowned social scientist Robert Putnam. Based on his groundbreaking research in Bowling Alone, the documentary explores the erosion of personal connections in America through the lens of declining membership in community based organizations. The film offers insights that may hold the key to addressing today’s challenges to democracy.

The event will take place at the Holiday Theater (2644 W 32nd Ave), a 100 year old Northside theater currently run by the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA). This will be a community-focused gathering designed to spark meaningful discussions about civic engagement, community building, and ways to strengthen all of our neighborhoods. The film’s director will even be joining us via Zoom for the post film Q&A.

Tickets are FREE but an RSVP is required. Due to limited space please only reserve tickets if you are planning to attend. We strongly encourage participants to make a donation during registration or bring canned goods to support the Bienvenidos Food Bank program.

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¡Acompáñanos en el Festival Comunitario de Cine en Denver! La noche incluirá una reunión, presentación y plática sobre el documental “ Join o Die ” (Únete o muere) con subtítulos en español el jueves, 12 de junio de 2025.

Sobre “Join or Die”: Este poderoso documental sigue la historia de medio siglo del descenso cívico en los Estados Unidos a través de la experiencia del reconocido científico social Robert Putnam. Basado en sus innovadores estudios en “Bowling Alone” (Jugando boliche solo), el documental explora la erosión de las conexiones personales en los Estados Unidos a través de un perspectiva de reducción en la
afiliación a organizaciones comunitarias. El documental ofrece enseñanzas que podrían ser la clave para abordar los desafíos actuales para la democracia.

El evento se llevará a cabo en el Teatro Holiday (2644 W 32nd Avenue), un bello teatro de 100 años de antigüedad en el vecindario de Northside que el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MCA, por sus siglas en inglés) de Denver actualmente administra. Esta reunión se enfocará en la comunidad y está diseñada para fomentar pláticas significativas sobre la participación cívica, el desarrollo de la comunidad y maneras de
fortalecer todos nuestros vecindarios. La directora del documental se unirá por Zoom durante la sesión de preguntas después de la presentación del filme.

Los boletos son GRATIS pero es necesario confirmar tu asistencia. Debido a que el espacio es limitado, por favor solo reserva boletos si planeas asistir. Animamos a los participantes a que den una donación cuando se registren o traigan alimentos enlatados para donar al Banco de Alimentos Bienvenidos.

DCFF Sponsors ~ Patrocinadores

Denver City Councilman Paul Kashmann
Denver City Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez
Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency
Denver City Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer
Denver City Councilman Darrell Watson
Denver Agency for Human Rights and Community Partnerships
New Communities Law

DCFF Media Partners ~ Colaboradores en la Prensa

Bucket List Community Cafe
Colorado Ethnic Media Exchange

DCFF Co-Hosts ~ Coanfitriones

Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action
Alamo Placita Neighbors
Baker Historic Neighborhood Association
Bellevue-Hale Neighborhood Association
Berkeley-Regis United Neighbors
Bienvenidos Food Bank
Capitol Hill United Neighbors
Central Park United Neighbors
Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association
City Park West Neighborhood Association
Curtis Park Neighbors
Denver Elks Lodge #17
Denver Firefighters Local 858
Denver Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee
Denver North High School
East Denver Residents Council
Extreme Community Makeover
Far East Center
Golden Triangle Creative District
Greater Park Hill Community
Harvey Park Community Organization
Highland United Neighbors, Inc.
Highlands Lodge #86 AF & AM
Historic Montclair Community Association, INC
Inspiration Point Neighborhood Association
Jefferson Park United Neighbors
La Alma Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association
Live.Laugh.Denver. Real Estate Group
Longer Tables
Lowry United Neighborhoods
Mayfair Neighbors
Montbello 2020
Neighbors of Greater Capitol Hill
Paul Revere Lodge 130
Radian
Regis University
Rosedale Harvard Gulch Neighborhood Association
Santa Fe Business Improvement District
Sloan’s Lake Citizens Group
Sloan's Lake Park Foundation
South City Park Neighborhood Association
Sunnyside United Neighbors, Inc.
University Park Community Council
Warm Cookies of the Revolution
West Highland Neighborhood Association
Westwood Community Action Team
West Washington Park Neighborhood Association
Whittier Neighborhood Association
Winston Downs Community Association

Denver Community Film Fest ~ Festival Comunitario de Cine en Denver

Screening of Join or Die ~ A Film About Community in America ~ Presentación de “Join or Die” ~ Una película sobre la comunidad en los Estados Unidos