Is a nation its people, its laws, or its culture? Perhaps its the fabric that binds these three together. They told you what to think. They told you what to believe. But what if you had the chance to decide for yourself? Faction 51 isn’t a movement or a party—it’s a question. A question about democracy, sovereignty, rights, liberties, and what happens when a government denies its people that choice.

Regardless of the outcome, a Canadian referendum on U.S statehood would shift the political climate forever. Let's discuss these topics, and challenge the narrative. With enough support, we will bring these questions to life on screen—through a film that dares to ask what others won’t.