The World’s Greatest Democracy

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Investigating America’s Democratic Promise

The United States often claims to be the best democracy in the world. Shadowplay Production’s upcoming documentary examines that idea through expert interviews, public voices, and historical context. Follow the Danish-American film team’s exploration of how the Electoral College, political influence, lobbying, and voter participation shape the reality behind the claim.

Three people voting and placing ballots into a white ballot box in a voting center.

From the Award-Winning Filmmaker Henrik Bech Poulsen

Henrik Bech Poulsen is a Danish-American director whose work focuses on character-driven stories and social themes. His films have screened internationally and earned multiple awards for performance, direction, and cinematography. Shadowplay Productions, LLC is his U.S.-based production company dedicated to his filmmaking and publishing projects.

Praise for the filmmaker’s most recent feature film, Helen Alone

Henrik Bech Poulsen’s previous feature film, Helen Alone, won multiple awards globally at film festivals including WorldFest Houston, the Madrid International Film Festival, the Saint Tropez International Film Festival, and the Boston international Film Festival.

Promotional poster for the film "Helen Alone" featuring a profile of a woman with long hair, a silhouetted tree, a full moon, a cat, and awards and accolades. The tagline reads "She has 24 hours to grow up."
A man in a black suit holding up two gold awards at the St. Tropez & Nice International Film Festival, smiling in front of a backdrop with film reels and the festival's logo.
Cover of Ekstra Bladet magazine with article about Danish winners in South France film awards, dated May 22, 2014, with a man speaking into a microphone at the St. Tropez & Nice International Film Festival, standing in front of a backdrop with festival logos.

Helen Alone trailer (2014)