I Voted? is a thought-provoking and eye-opening documentary produced and directed by Jason Grant Smith. It is a polemic and timely film that sheds light on the often-misunderstood intricacies and vulnerabilities of the American voting system. The film takes on a no-holds-barred approach to explore the potential failures in the electoral process with experts and key figures who provide an insider's view.

The core narrative of I Voted? centres on the broad theme of the voting process, focusing primarily on the alarming ways in which American elections can be manipulated. It exposes the susceptibility of the current electoral system to external interferences and its overreliance on computerized systems. Hence putting forward the question, "Could the United States already have a stolen election without even knowing it?"

Smith as the filmmaker narratively steers this documentary as an indefatigable investigator, undertaking a journey across different American states in search of answers. It all begins when he finds that his vote was cast for the wrong candidate due to a machine malfunction. This incident stirs Smith’s curiosity, prompting him to peel away the seemingly normal facade of voting and plunging deep into the intricate web of technological glitches, system errors, and complex political manoeuvres that can and do interfere with the voice of voters.

Joining Smith on this journey is an impressive roster of commentary and insight from distinguished personalities such as the revered broadcast journalist Dan Rather and former Secretary of State of New Jersey, DeForest Soaries Jr. Their perspectives offer deeper layers of meaning into the documentary, shedding more light on the urgency and high stakes surrounding the American electoral system.

Dan Rather, a veteran journalist, is known for his fearless reporting. His knowledge and sharp analysis built over years of covering presidential elections add gravitas to the critical issues under exploration in the movie. On the other hand, DeForest B. Soaries Jr., resonates on a politically insightful level. He recounts his experiences and the decision-making process involving voting methodologies that provides a pragmatic perspective of the daunting reality.

The documentary not only reflects on how the American democracy stands on shaky grounds but also encompasses worldwide references to draw the magnitude of the problem. It delves into factual analysis, predictive scenarios, citing instances from the past and contemplating the future of the way we vote and processes we trust yet they lack transparency.

Smith's documentary is punctuated with emotional interviews of ordinary citizens who have experienced disenfranchisement and manipulation first-hand. This personal touch to the film stimulates an empathic view of the consequences on an individual level.

I Voted? also presenting interviews with computer experts and officials in charge of electoral processes deconstructs the technical aspects of voting machines. It throws open the fundamental flaws inherent in digital voting that makes them prone to a host of disastrous problems - hacking, software malfunction, to name a few.

The film is designed to be accessible to a general audience, maintaining a fine balance between the urgency and complexity of the topics discussed. The narrative is intercut with infographics and animations which explain how voting mechanisms are supposed to work and what happens when they don't.

The provocative and impactful I Voted? takes its viewers on a whirlwind journey into the heart of America’s voting mechanism. It pushes them to question and rethink everything they know about the process intended to uphold the voice of the people. It can be perceived as a wake-up call, a cautionary tale about how democracy works and how it could possibly fail.

In its essence, I Voted? hopes to inspire change. It poses the question about the power of individual vote and the much larger question about the basis of democracy. It reminds us that the very sanctity of the democratic process is contingent on fair and reliable voting systems, the foundation of any democracy.

As a documentary that could easily lend itself to preaching or bias, I Voted? manages not to point fingers, vilify individuals or push a political agenda. Instead, it focuses squarely on the system, its trifling vulnerabilities, and achievable solutions, making it a highly relevant film in today's digital age where mismanagement, interferences, or failures can have far-reaching consequences on the sanctity of voting.