THIS LAND IS MY LAND
Script, Direction:
Susanne Brandstätter
2019, 105'
Is it possible to bridge the divide? To empathically understand someone that you absolutely disagree with?
Susanne Brandstaetter, a liberal American from L.A. who’s been living most her life in Europe, wanted to find out, so she went to the swing-state Ohio to get to know some Trump voters...
How do people form opinions and why do they stick to their political positions – no matter what? She realizes the only chance to understand why the divide is growing is to follow one rule: don’t argue, listen... But as the film progresses, we all are put to the test.
Austin und Kevin McClain
“In my gut it just didn’t feel right to vote Democrat.” Austin McClain
"We only had these two to choose from. So I asked myself what’s the lesser of two evils?” Kevin McClain
Script, Direction:
Susanne Brandstätter
2019, 105'
Is it possible to bridge the divide? To empathically understand someone that you absolutely disagree with?
Susanne Brandstaetter, a liberal American from L.A. who’s been living most her life in Europe, wanted to find out, so she went to the swing-state Ohio to get to know some Trump voters...
How do people form opinions and why do they stick to their political positions – no matter what? She realizes the only chance to understand why the divide is growing is to follow one rule: don’t argue, listen... But as the film progresses, we all are put to the test.
Austin und Kevin McClain
“In my gut it just didn’t feel right to vote Democrat.” Austin McClain
"We only had these two to choose from. So I asked myself what’s the lesser of two evils?” Kevin McClain
Celeste Corbiserro
“With Trump in office, I feel safe.” Celeste Corbiserro
“With Trump in office, I feel safe.” Celeste Corbiserro
“Trump’s like us, like Ronny and me.” Mike Wall
“If anybody can run a business as big as his is, he should be able to run this country.” Ronny Capitena
“If anybody can run a business as big as his is, he should be able to run this country.” Ronny Capitena
Bobby Sigman and Lauri Katz (sitting on the left) with Neil Slobin and Gayle Schwartz, both liberals and anti-Trump
"I think under President Trump we have an opportunity to bring our country together.” Bobby Sigman
"Trump’s very fair-minded.” Lauri Katz
"I think under President Trump we have an opportunity to bring our country together.” Bobby Sigman
"Trump’s very fair-minded.” Lauri Katz
“I don’t think it’s fair to punish someone for being successful. Trump’s just trying to do things right.” Joel Lancry
“It took me a long time to process and decide who to vote for, who I can resonate with - who I can trust.” Shizuka Ochiai
