A century ago, corrupt money swamped Montana’s legislature, but Montanans rose up to prohibit corporate campaign contributions. Today, in the wake of the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision — which allows unlimited, anonymous money to pour into elections nationwide — Montana is once again fighting to preserve open and honest elections. Following an investigative reporter through a political thriller, “Dark Money” exposes one of the greatest threats to American democracy. Michigan premiere. Unrated.
Noon Sun., April 15, Emagine Novi
After the film: Sandra Svoboda, special assignments manager at 101.9 FM (WDET) talks to political consultant and fundraiser Steve Linder; Craig Mauger, executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network; and Free Press politics writer Paul Egan.