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What is Democracy? is a 2019 documentary written and directed by Astra Taylor. It was released on January 16, 2019. The documentary blends everyday experience and political theory to address questions viewed as central to democracy. Taylor speaks to people from a variety of occupations including academics, activists, politicians, barbers and students. While attempting to address the primary question, the documentary also looks at pressing issues of contemporary times, including the Greek debt crisis. In the documentary, Taylor suggests that the current form of democracy is bad and people should seek a more direct democracy. Reviewers noted that the documentary never directly answers the title question.