The documentary follows activists Bradley Crowder and David McKay as they plan to protest the 2008 Republican Convention.

The film recounts their journey from boyhood friends growing up together in Midland, Texas, to the convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, and ends soon after their trials.

Told mostly from the young men's point of view, the film highlights on their political past growing up in a conservative town while they held more liberal, anti-war beliefs.

These beliefs led them down a path towards a well-known activist, Brandon Darby, who made a name for himself for his work with hurricane Katrina victims.

Critical reception for Better This World has been positive and the film holds a rating of 100% "fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 9 reviews.