protect democracy
screening series
October 22-26, 2025
how to hold on to democracy
Around the world, democratic institutions and democracies are under increasing pressure from authoritarian threats within and from abroad. Invisible Nation shows how democracies can defend free expression, strengthen civic participation, and build resilient systems that withstand both external and internal threats. Taiwan is a case study in safeguarding democracy that is relevant to democracies and those fighting for democracy everywhere.
Watch the film Oct 22-26
Live panel (October 26, 7pm ET)
Featuring House Representatives Stacey Abrams and Jasmine Crockett, and Director Vanessa Hope
Hosted by author Michelle Kuo
November 5-9, 2025
how to fight authoritarianism
Disinformation, repression, and geopolitical influence are spreading rapidly. Regimes like Russia, China, and Iran exploit media and control resources, trade, and social networks. They coordinate across strategic areas of vulnerability, while democracies compartmentalize foreign policy by region or issue. Furthermore, autocracies’ tools: corruption, kleptocracy and disinformation work in a system where oligarchs use Western legal/financial systems to launder money and buy influence. These tactics destabilize democracies from within, fueling far-right populism, xenophobia, structural racism, and white and male supremacy. INVISIBLE NATION shows practical and effective strategies used in Taiwan for pushing back against authoritarian influence from coalition building, and the role of civil society, and social justice, to how international alliances can support nations on the frontlines of defense against authoritarianism.
November 9, 2025 Panel
Panelists TO BE ANNOUCED
Why taiwan must be included in international organizations
Global governance is at a crossroads. This conversation will imagine what a more representative international order could look like — one that includes Taiwan and other marginalized countries in institutions like the United Nations, World Health Organization, and Interpol. Experts will debate pathways for reform to make international institutions more inclusive and effective with Taiwan’s role as a key focus.
November 23, 2025 Panel
Panelists TO BE ANNOUCED
November 19-23, 2025
December 3-7, 2025
Connecting democracies globally
Democracies flourish when they work together. This event will examine how international relationships—parliamentary alliances, civic networks, and cross-border collaborations—can strengthen democratic practices. Using Taiwan’s partnerships as a focal point, participants will discuss opportunities for deeper connections between legislatures, NGOs, and grassroots movements across continents. Democracies must urgently build their own global alliances of activists, governments, businesses, and citizens, around transparency, accountability, and solidarity.
December 7, 2025 Panel
Panelists TO BE ANNOUCED
January 7-11, 2026
How to promote facts and truth
In an age of information warfare, defending truth is vital. Leading journalists and digital strategists will explore methods to counter disinformation—such as exposing campaigns, reforming social media algorithms, and supporting independent media and exile networks. The discussion will highlight Taiwan’s pioneering approaches to countering disinformation as seen in INVISIBLE NATION, and consider how storytelling, technology, and education can build more informed societies.
January 11, 2026 Panel
Panelists TO BE ANNOUCED
January 28-February 1, 2026
Why authoritarians fear women
Women have historically played vital roles in resisting authoritarian regimes, yet their contributions are often overlooked and undervalued. Male strongmen demand personality cults, vertical loyalty, that truth is replaced by propaganda, and independent authorities are delegitimized. Authoritarian leaders seek to control women’s autonomy to consolidate power; curtailing women’s autonomy is foundational to authoritarianism, not incidental. INVISIBLE NATION highlights how women mobilize and create community, and foster local action to defend democracy. Women-led diplomacy is one of the most important tools for peace and security.
February 1, 2026 Panel
Panelists TO BE ANNOUCED
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Producer Keith Ochwat, at ko@showandtell.film
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