What A Country! (2018) File

The film questions whether national borders are obsolete in a world facing global threats like climate change and nuclear war.

In 1948, he walked into the American Embassy in Paris and , declaring himself a citizen of the world. This act sparked a global movement that eventually led to the creation of the World Passport. Key Themes Explored

It forces you to ask, "Am I a citizen of a country first, or a human being first?" What a Country! (2018)

It highlights the "Right to Travel" and the struggles of stateless people who use the World Passport to find refuge.

The film dives deep into the philosophy of and the legalities of global identity. The film questions whether national borders are obsolete

It shows how one person’s refusal to follow the status quo can influence international law.

What a Country! is a 2018 documentary film directed by . It explores the vision of Garry Davis , the man who founded the World Service Authority and declared himself a "World Citizen" after WWII. The Visionary Behind the Film: Garry Davis Key Themes Explored It forces you to ask,

Davis’s life was a masterclass in peaceful provocation, challenging the "myth" of the nation-state through legal theater. Why It Matters Today

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