LOS ANGELES - TelAve -- As national conversations about democracy and civic participation continue across the country, LIGHTWORKERS director Bobby Roth appeared on MSNBC's Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace alongside Deadline.com's Executive Editor Dominic Patten to discuss the inspiration behind the upcoming documentary film.

Reflecting on the origins of the project, Roth shared:

"I was thinking about 'what can I do?' so I thought I would make a picture that would inspire people to stand up for democracy."

The conversation explored the challenges and importance of democratic participation in a divided time. Dominic Patten noted:

"Democracy is messy. We all think that we agree on something and then we discover the things we disagree on and then we discover the things we agree on."

Speaking about the individuals featured in the documentary, Roth explained:

"They are very sympathetic to how difficult it is for some people to act at all and so basically the movie asks you to do one thing."

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LIGHTWORKERS is an new documentary film directed and produced by Bobby Roth, edited and produced by Jesse Kane, and produced by Monica Valdes. Through intimate conversations with artists, activists, educators, and faith leaders, the film explores civic responsibility, empathy, and the role individuals play in shaping democracy and community life.

Featured voices in the film include Henry Winkler, Peter Coyote, Tom Morello, Jamie Raskin, Betty Osceola, Rabbi Sharon Brous, David Hogg, Jim Himes, David Brooks and many others working to inspire dialogue, participation, and human connection.

Educational and community engagement resources connected to the film are available exclusively through the official LIGHTWORKERS website and are designed to encourage reflection, discussion, and civic participation among students, educators, and audiences nationwide.

More information about the film, screenings, and resources can be found at:
https://www.lightworkersdoc.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhkil_g06T8