How the Electoral College Works and Why It Exists | One Person, One Vote? | Independent Lens

At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, "One Person, One Vote?" unveils the complexities of the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing a president. The documentary follows four presidential electors representing different...

77 min - World Affairs & Investigations - PBS

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