What — A Country! (2018)

The film questions whether national borders are obsolete in a world facing global threats like climate change and nuclear war.

The documentary centers on the life of Garry Davis, a former Broadway actor and B-17 bomber pilot. After witnessing the destruction of war, Davis had a radical realization: as long as nations exist as separate, sovereign entities with the power to wage war, humanity will never be truly safe. What a Country! (2018)

The film dives deep into the philosophy of and the legalities of global identity. The film questions whether national borders are obsolete

Davis’s life was a masterclass in peaceful provocation, challenging the "myth" of the nation-state through legal theater. Why It Matters Today The film dives deep into the philosophy of

It shows how one person’s refusal to follow the status quo can influence international law.

What a Country! is a 2018 documentary film directed by . It explores the vision of Garry Davis , the man who founded the World Service Authority and declared himself a "World Citizen" after WWII. The Visionary Behind the Film: Garry Davis

In 1948, he walked into the American Embassy in Paris and , declaring himself a citizen of the world. This act sparked a global movement that eventually led to the creation of the World Passport. Key Themes Explored