Title: SPLIT - A Divided America
Course: US Election 2012 - Leuphana Copy > Section: The Candidates

"SPLIT – A DIVIDED AMERICA" (2008/2012) is an non-partisan politcal documentary by director Kelly Nyks. Most coverage was shot in the immediate aftermath of the 2008 election.The film has been updated and continues to explore a partisan divide in U.S. society.

Tasks:

1. Watch SPLIT - Documentary film trailer, Interview 1: MRNY.net and Kelly Nyks, and Interview 2: Kelly Nyks, Why is America so divided?. You can also get more background information from Interview 3: 'Talking Points' with Kelly Nyks. Answer these questions: What is the film about? How does Nyks present the political situation in the States?

2. Take a look at the 2008 Election maps. What do they show and what do the colors stand for? Finally, in what way do these maps portray a partisan divide in the U.S.?

3. Contribute your answers to the Forum: Partisan divide in America. React to your classmates' answers and discuss aspect you feel worth addressing.