Divided we Stand

When Donald Trump was elected to be the forty-fifth president of the United States in 2016 we were in New York. The results of the election showed a deep divide running through the US and its society – a widening gap dividing the progressive and conservative forces. In his first term President Trump did not help to bridge this gap. With his personal style and racist-inflammatory political camaings, the situation has even worsened. But Trump’s election was only a consequence of this divide. We decided to go on a research trip through the US in order to meet the people, from all parts of the country and its society. In April 2019 we started a road trip with a van converted to a practical motorhome including a popup photo studio. After leaving New York City we drove 15000 miles across the nation and visited 40 States. On this project we met, interviewed, filmed and portrayed Americans with a wide variety of backgrounds and very different opinions about life, politics and their nation. DIVIDED WE STAND is the result of this extensive and intensive journey.