Maximina Juson Talks ONE PERSON, ONE VOTE? on SOUNDS with Tom Needham

SOUNDS with Tom Needham

The Electoral College process, though unfamiliar to many, is crucial in determining the actual winner of a U.S. presidential election, with just 538 electors casting the deciding votes. This process, which allows a runner-up to ascend to the presidency, has sparked debate since its inception. Despite the perception of partisanship, reforming or abolishing the Electoral College has received bipartisan support, with over 700 reform proposals introduced in Congress over the years.

In "One Person, One Vote?" director Maximina Juson, a Filipina-American immigrant, explores the deep-seated complexities of the Electoral College. Her journey into understanding this institution revealed a shocking information gap around the system that elects the president. Through this film, Juson aims to spark informed dialogue, tracing America's history through the lens of immigrants like James Wilson, a Scottish-born Founding Father. Juson invites all Americans to see themselves reflected in the country's electoral system and to become more civically engaged in shaping the future of their democracy.

Maximina Juson is founder of HUMovies, a film and video production company in Los Angeles. In addition to directing and producing “One Person, One Vote?,” Juson was a Consulting Producer for “Mama Bears” which premiered at SXSW 2022 and was nominated for the Grand Jury prize for Best Documentary Feature. She was producer for 2020 doc feature “Harlem Rising” and a 2021 National Endowment for the Humanities grant recipient.

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