TV series

America Divided

2016–2018 · 2 seasons

A sober, firsthand tour of American inequality that asks you to sit with hard realities and the people living them.

Overview: In the run-up to the 2016 presidential election, America Divided, this docu-series features narratives around inequality in education, housing, healthcare, labor, criminal justice and the political system. The show follows high-profile correspondents as they explore aspects of inequality related to their own biographies.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Class, race, politics, justice
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
race
politics
justice
identity
Places: big city
small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
anthology
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild