Empowered bureaucrats can make decisions that will lead to better and more efficient service for citizens, according to Dan Honig, author of “Mission Driven Bureaucrats: Empowering People To Help Government Do Better.” In a Policy Talk at the Ford ...
The University of Michigan is launching the Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement, a campuswide presidential initiative to strengthen democratic practices and encourage active civic participation. “As we approach a pivotal elect...
Shin Godzilla is a 2016 Japanese action film that reimagines the classic monster as an endlessly evolving, disaster-causing force. Unlike many Godzilla films that focus on the monster-versus-monster spectacle, this entry is a chilling political satire, with the central conflict revolving around the Japanese government's bureaucratic, slow, and inadequate response to the crisis. The narrative unfolds with a palpable sense of escalating dread, emphasizing how political indecision and red tape can compound a disaster, making the human element a reflection of real-world anxieties rather than just a dramatic subplot.
Join us for the launch of Democracy on Screen — a film series presented as part of the Ford School’s Resilient Democracies initiative. This series celebrates the role of storytelling and creative expression in shaping, challenging, and expanding our understanding of democracy and civic empowerment. Through powerful films, we’ll explore how everyday people and grassroots movements drive change, amplify marginalized voices, and reimagine what democracy can be.
True False Hot Cold is a documentary series about climate, beliefs and better conversations. Filmed in Emery County, Utah, a region with high levels of climate skepticism, the series features short episodes with candid interviews and slice-of-life vignettes of local residents, including farmers, ranchers, and coal miners, to understand their perspectives and find common ground. The goal is not necessarily to achieve agreement, but to practice empathy, curiosity, and dignity in conversations across divides.
An Apple Original Film, Deaf President Now! is co-directed and co-produced by Gallaudet alum Nyle DiMarco, ’13, and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim. The film chronicles the historic 1988 student-led protest at Gallaudet University and the movement that demanded — and won — the appointment of the university’s first Deaf president.
