It’s easy to avoid politics under the assumption that it’s too complex a subject, or it requires too much effort to actually pay attention to. No matter how frustrating or layered political conversations can feel, it requires your attention, especially if there are issues in your own life that leave you unsatisfied (hello, student debt). When you think about it, even the most monumental movements began with a whisper, and that's proof that certain ideas have to start small in order to gain traction — especially for those of us that might not vibe with election topics and a stressful news cycle.
"Starting small" could translate to something as simple as getting inspired in front of your television screen, whether that means educating yourself about an event in history, or watching a rage-y feminist drama. Here is a curated list of six shows and movies that will provide you with the political fuel you need to get motivated.
