The Great Experiment
Directed by Stephen T. Maing, Eric Daniel Metzgar
The Great Experiment is an ambitious cinematic time capsule of one of the most volatile and perplexing eras of American history; a project that serves as a historical document, non-fiction experiment and intimate observation of the changing state of American democracy and identity. A surprising time capsule of a nation grappling with its differences and diversity, and our experience and perceptions of conflict,… From TMDB
6 reactions from 2 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Sep 30, 2026 · last updated Oct 16, 2026 · How this works
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The Great Experiment is a 2026 documentary film, directed by Stephen T. Maing and Eric Daniel Metzgar.
- 5 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon
- posts span Oct 18, 2023 to Sep 30, 2026
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6 of 6 · most liked firstMUST SEE. During America's 250th anniversary, directors Stephen Maing & Daniel Metzgar revisit the pursuit of human happiness in the US. This incredible film asks how that experiment is going in a world of vast political polarization. #TheGreatExperiment 🎥🇺🇸 www.voxmagazine.com/arts/true-fa...
neutral · AI labelView post →The Great Experiment is the only film I would say don't bother, but your opinion may differ from mine. Hope this gets you to watch a documentary sometime.
negative · AI labelView post →MUST SEE - The Great Experiment, an award winning documentary, is coming in October to the Tallahassee Film festival in Florida and the Woodstock Film Festival in NY. Don't miss this brilliant, provocative film by Stephen Maing and Eric Daniel Metzgar. #thegreatexperimentfilm 🎥🏆🇺🇸
neutral · AI labelView post →‘The Great Experiment’ Review: A Fascinating Archival Chronicle of America Enduring Trump’s First Term https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/the-great-experiment-review-1236719461/
neutral · AI labelView post →#ICYMI: Lida Bach shares her thoughts on #StephenMaing & #EricDanielMetzgar 's documentary on democracy #TheGreatExperiment. Read her thoughts on the #CPH:DOX2026 film below: cineccentric.com/2026/03/26/t...
neutral · AI labelView post →Name your favorites from Star Trek: Uniform: Gotta be the late DS9 quilted grey shoulders Spock: Nimoy, ofc Couple: Worf/Jadzia Character: Garak Ship: "my friends... the Great Experiment" (Excelsior) Villain: Kai Winn, Chang Series: DS9 Captain: Janeway? Tough q Movie: VI - The Undiscovered Country
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