American Blackout

Back in time for the election season: A new compressed torrent of American Blackout.

American Blackout AVI
Runtime  1:27:29
Size 350mb Compressed using AGK for easy download

From the official site:

Whatever you think you know about our [American] election systems or Congresswoman
Cynthia McKinney, this film will make you question further why the news media fails
to accurately inform the public. Directed by GNN's Ian Inaba, creator of Eminem's
"Mosh" music video, American Blackout critically examines the contemporary tactics
used to control our democratic process and silence voices of political dissent.

Many have heard of the alleged voting irregularities that occurred during the
presidential elections of 2000 and 2004. Until now, these incidents have gone under-
reported and are commonly written-off as insignificant rumors or unintentional
mishaps resulting from an overburdened election system.

American Blackout chronicles the recurring patterns of voter disenfranchisement from
Florida 2000 to Ohio 2004 while following the story of Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia
McKinney. McKinney not only took an active role investigating these election
debacles, but has found herself in the middle of her own after publicly questioning
the Bush Administration about the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Featuring: Congressional members John Conyers, John Lewis, Stephanie Tubbs-Jones,
Bernie Sanders and journalists Greg Palast and Bob Fitrakis.

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 Support the filmmaker's work by buying the dvd and requesting that your school or
library get it and teach it:

               http://www.americanblackout.com/

Awards :  Special Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival; Best Documentary, Cinequest Film
Festival; Audience Award, Cleveland International Film Festival; Special Jury Prize,
Boston Independent Film Festival; Audience Award, Columbus Alive Deep Focus Film
Festival; Best Documentary, Urbanworld Vibe Film Festival.

Cynthia McKinney is the Green Party Candidate for President of the United States in 2008.

Notes compiled October 10, 2008