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American blackout / a Guerrilla News Network production ; directed by Ian Inaba ; produced by Anastasia King.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoNew York : Disinformation Company, ©2006.
Description1 videodisc (approximately 86 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
McKinney, Cynthia, 1955-
DVD-Video discs.
Voter registration--Florida.
Voter registration--Ohio.
Elections--Statistics.
Presidents--United States --Election --2000.
Presidents--United States --Election --2004.
Contested elections--United States.
African American women legislators.
African Americans--Suffrage.
Other author/creatorInaba, Ian.
Other author/creatorKing, Anastasia.
Other author/creatorPalast, Greg.
Other author/creatorFitrakis, Robert J., 1955-
Other author/creatorConyers, John, Jr., 1929-2019
Other author/creatorLewis, John, 1940-2020
Other author/creatorJones, Stephanie Tubbs, 1949-2008.
Other author/creatorSanders, Bernard.
Other author/creatorBatson, Mark.
Other author/creatorBearden, Michael.
Other author/creatorDJ Shadow.
Other author/creatorThievery Corporation (Musical group)
Other author/creatorSoulsavers.
Other author/creatorGuerrilla News Network.
Other author/creatorDisinformation Company.
Abstract Examines the contemporary tactics used to control our democratic process and silence political dissent. Chronicles the patterns of voter disenfranchisement from Florida 2000 to Ohio 2004 while following the story of Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney.
General noteDocumentary.
General noteSpecial features: Capitol Hill police officers speak out on McKinney Incident; 19 minute activist's tool: "American Blackout - Ohio 2004; Deleted scenes with discussions on the Carlyle Group and AIPAC; "True lies" animated short featuring Taalam Acey; theatrical trailer.
CreditsEditors, Liz Canning, Jean-Philippe Boucicaut, Ian Inaba ; camera, Ian Inaba ... [et al.] ; original music, Mark Batson, Michael Bearden ; music, D.J. Shadow, Thievery Corporation, Soulsavers.
Performer Interviews with Greg Palast, Bob Fitrakis, John Conyers, John Lewis, Stephanie Tubbs-Jones, Bernie Sanders.
Audience Not rated.
Technical detailsDVD.
Awards noteSpecial 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.
Genre/formDocumentary films.
ISBN1932857532
ISBN9781932857535
UPC 826262002794
Publisher numberDIS027 Disinformation Company

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