My first thought is that Stealing America looks to be a bit alarmist, which is never good when you’re dealing with something as controversial and personal as elections and voting. Our voting system is a serious issue - and I’m not sure a film that in the trailer asserts that fraud is happening is going to be taken seriously? What do you think?

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Check out People.com for actress Natalie Portman’s 30-second public-service announcement encouraging people to get out and vote. In the video Portman says “voting is our most powerful weapon.”

Right on Natalie!

Portman’s non-partisan PSA focuses on the importance of participating in the democratic process. In conjunction with the new documentary Chicago 10, about protesters at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, the PSA directs viewers to our site, Takepart.com. So and join Takepart’s network and voice your political views and concerns on the forum.