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These documentaries offer a behind-the-scenes look at a politically diverse group of election officials who, despite facing increased threats, harassment and intimidation, remain committed to serving their communities by running secure elections and ensuring every eligible vote is counted accurately according to the law.


As the country braces itself for another contentious election in 2026, now is a great time to host a democracy dinner, or have your organization host a screening and discussion at a private venue or at your local theater.

THE OFFICIALS is 26 minutes long and brings viewers face-to-face with what it has been like to administer elections under threats and lies. The shorter film allows for robust discussions afterwards.

NO TIME TO FAIL is 90 minutes long and really dives deep into the behind-the-scenes of the 2020 election. It is a great choice if you want to rent a local theater.

  1. Decide which film you want to show, and choose a venue, date and time.

  2. Set a goal for your event. What do you want people to walk away thinking about? Are there actions you want them to take after the event?

  3. Invite guests privately, or publicize the event in your local press and amongst local groups.

  4. Decide if you will have a panel discussion or facilitate a discussion afterwards (see details in the toolkits.)

  5. Make sure you have the correct link to the film. For No Time To Fail, use the links here. For THE OFFICIALS, use this Vimeo link which is free of advertisements.

  6. Do a tech check. You will need a laptop, speakers and screen.

  7. Plan for refreshments; and if you represent an organization, maybe plan to give-away some swag!

Hosting a screening is easy!

Download a toolkit for discussion questions, action ideas, and suggested social media posts

Note: these toolkits were designed for THE OFFICIALS. If you choose to screen No Time To Fail, you can also use these discussion suggestions and action ideas. If you want someone from No Time To Fail to serve as a panelist, just reach out to us here.

All of these resources, and the films, are available for public screenings at no cost.