REVIEWS

“Whipped is a firsthand account of how party discipline has neutered constituent representation. The often promised solution of ‘free votes’ is nothing but a tired canard. Until the voting system itself is changed, ‘by the party and for the party’ will - regretfully - continue to define democracy in Canada.”

“Excessive party discipline crushes innovation, disempowers the people and erodes our democracy. Whipped, should be viewed by all British Columbians and indeed all Canadians.”

“Like Sean, I covered a provincial legislature as a journalist, and like Sean, I discovered that most of what actually goes on there is a waste of everyone’s time. Watching Whipped was like discovering a Rosetta Stone. This film decodes the dysfunction we all sense at the heart of our parliamentary system.”

“Unfettered party discipline has grown like a cancer on our democratic institutions. It is affecting all parties and all legislatures in Canada, and is driving symptoms such as low voter turnout and lack of respect for our political institutions. Whipped shows this disease for what it is, and is a must-watch video for anyone who wants to improve politics in Canada.”

“You’ll be shocked what takes place behind closed doors in Whipped. Guaranteed the best movie on parliamentary procedure you’ll ever see.”

“I think it’s a fantastic documentary. It’s specific to the British Columbia legislature. But the lessons and the anecdotes are applicable to Ottawa as well.”

“Whipped is an engaging exploration of the harsh reality of our parliamentary democracy and compelling indictment of the impacts of party discipline. A ‘must see’ for aspiring politicians and voters alike.”

“Sean Holman performed a great public service by producing this powerful, must-watch documentary.”

“Whipped is replete with self-reflection and regrets (from past and present MLAs), and a testament to the illusion of democracy as we perceive it.”