"Stealing America: Vote By Vote" and What People are Saying

Stealing America: Vote by Vote and What People are Saying

We can’t just think we voted and hope we voted. We have to know we voted. And, under present circumstances, most people have no clue as to whether they voted or not. –Journalist Lynn Landes, in STEALING AMERICA

The most difficult part of making a quilt takes place inside the creator’s imagination, before she ever picks up her scissors. Every step is meticulously planned; each thread, scrap, color, design, and texture has a specific role to play in the overall scheme. The skill of the quilter emerges in how well the overall design holds together, and how it connects the disparate elements into a unique and aesthetic whole.

The patterns had been difficult to discern;  seemingly isolated incidents were not reported nationally if at all, and never presented in a coherent way.  But now, thanks to Fadiman's artful efforts, we can clearly see what was meant to remain hidden.  The full-court press of the media and the powers-that-be to dismiss and demean legitimate questions about the way our elections are run has led citizens to feel helpless.

Emotions run rampant in this film – there is outrage, anger, disbelief, frustration, angst, sighs and tears. Poignant stories also trigger stark indignation. Indeed, there is much to be upset about. Yet, Fadiman does not leave us in despair. She points to several citizen actions that have beaten back lethargy, corruption, and fierce opposition to bring about change. While she knows people may be frightened by this vision of our country, Fadiman helps us move beyond the fear, and beyond the anger. She points us to an action page at the film’s website with suggestions on how we can use that fear and anger as fuel, and move toward action to take our country back.

STEALING AMERICA is a reasoned argument, a cry from the heart, and a call to action. It cannot and should not be ignored.

What People are Saying

STEALING AMERICA kicked off its sixteen-city tour in NYC August 1. Here is feedback from some of those who saw it.

STEALING AMERICA lays out the case that something's deeply wrong with our election system with disturbing clarity. Don't see this film if you want to remain in denial. Our democracy is in trouble … This film will convince you that it's time to wake up, start paying attention, and get involved. – Bob Koehler, syndicated columnist, Tribune Media Services

A real triumph! It's clear and stunning. I went with two of my friends. We were quite moved. Stunned, really. Not wanting to believe it's so. …a deep bow of thanks. – Hathaway Barry

Stealing America: Vote by Vote should be "required viewing" for anyone sincerely interested in election protection – and certainly for anyone inclined to make public statements on the subject! – Joe Libertelli

The corporate AND left/liberal press have almost totally ignored the crucial story of how Bush & Co. has subverted, and continues to subvert, the US voting system, in order first to seize, and then maintain its grip on power. In such a state, there is a desperate need for accurate and forceful statements of the truth. Thank God for those terrific independent films that give us the hard truth – films like David Earnhardt's UNCOUNTED, John W. Ennis' FREE FOR ALL! and Dorothy Fadiman's great STEALING AMERICA: Vote by Vote. – Mark Crispin Miller, author of Fooled Again and Loser Take All

If people knew at a fundamental level what Fadiman shows in her movie, they would be taking to the streets. – Christy Williams

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