"Pay 2 Play: Democracy's High Stakes" to be Screened on March 19

The League of Women Voters of Falls Church will host a screening and panel discussion on the documentary “Pay 2 Play: Democracy’s High Stakes” at 3 p.m. Sunday March 19 in the auditorium of George Mason High School, 7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Ticket sales for the program will support the League’s voter services activities in the city.

The film explores the corrupting influence of money in politics—and what voters can do to take their power back. The film was directed by John Ennis, and picks up from where his previous film, “Free for All,” an investigation of election fraud in Ohio, left off. Following the movie, a discussion will be led by a panel of experts, including Delegate Marcus Simon and Viveca Novak, editorial and communications director of the Center for Responsive Politics.

Doors for the event will open at 2:30 p.m. and refreshments will follow the screening and panel discussion.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students if purchased by March 18, and $40 at the door on the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased at www.lwvfallschurch.org. A portion of the adult ticket price is tax-deductible and will support the Falls Church League’s non-partisan work to register new voters, promote voter turnout and inform voters about the positions of candidates seeking election. For more information about the work of the League, go to www.lwvfallschurch.org. For more information about the film, go to http://www.pay2play.tv.