American Blackout

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Directed by GNN’s Ian Inaba, American Blackout chronicles the recurring patterns of voter disenfranchisement witnessed from 2000 to 2004. Told through the life of Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney who took an active role investigating the scrubbing of the Florida voter roles and then found herself in her own election debacle after publicly questioning the Bush Administration about the terrorist attacks of 9-11. American Blackout travels from Florida to Georgia to Ohio examining the contemporary tactics used to control our democratic process and silence political dissent.

Winner – Special Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival 2006
Winner – Best Documentary Feature, Cinequest Film Festival 2006
Winner – Stand Up Audience Award, Cleveland International Film Festival 2006
Winner – Special Jury Prize, Independent Film Festival of Boston 2006
Winner – Audience Award, Columbus Alive Deep Focus Film Festival 2006
Winner – Best Documentary Feature, Urbanworld Film Festival 2006

“One of the most important docs of the past several years.” -Earnest Hardy, LA WEEKLY

“Impossible to Ignore” -Jeanette Catsoulis, NEW YORK TIMES

“Engrossing, fast-paced, stylish… a powerful examination of voting rights in America.” -Sura Wood, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

Credits

Directed by Ian Inaba

Produced by Anastasia King

Edited by Liz Canning, Jean-Phillipe Boucicault, Ian Inaba

Graphics by Anson Vogt

Music by DJ Shadow, Soulsavers, Thievery Corporation, Michael Bierden, Mark Batson

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