Short Film Viewing & Discussion: Deciding Vote

Over 50 years ago, New York State Assemblyman George Michaels cast a single vote that changed the course of American history and destroyed his political career. The documentary short film “Deciding Vote” tells the story of how Michaels cast the critical tie-breaking vote on a bill which legalized abortion in the state of New York, laying the groundwork for Roe v. Wade. The film is a moving tribute to an act of political courage. It was short-listed for an Oscar in 2023 and has been nominated for an Emmy in 2024.

In addition to the film, the event will include several speakers, including filmmaker Rob Lyons, film participant (and daughter-in-law of George Michaels) Sarah Michaels, Jesse Mermell, Carrie Baker, JD, PhD, and individuals working as patient escorts at Planned Parenthood clinics.

The event is free to attend. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be a cash bar.

This event is co-sponsored by Progressive Mass Western Norfolk County, the Middlesex-Norfolk-Worcester Democratic Alliance, and the Democratic Town Committees from Bellingham, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Milford, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, and Wrentham.

To RSVP and learn more, click here: https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemasswesternnorfolkcounty/event/661147/