Election Day is quickly approaching, and PBS and YouTube have teamed up for Video Your Vote to encourage voters all over the country to document the pomp and circumstance of casting their vote.
Video Your Vote is meant to capture the frenzy and excitement of Election Day. Soliciting user submissions preserves the raw emotions of voters, all of which will be posted on the Video Your Vote YouTube channel. The best entries will be featured on PBS’ televised coverage on November 4.
Interactive Election Day Documentaries
“Video Your Vote” for PBS and YouTube
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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