{"product_id":"american-blackout","title":"American Blackout","description":"Product Description\n\nMost people have heard of the voting irregularities that marred the presidential elections of 2000 and 2004. Some even know of the resulting challenges to the electoral votes by African-American congressional representatives. However, because the mainstream media shies away from reporting cases of imperiled democracy the public is left to believe these stories are at worst insignificant rumors or at best one-off incidents that result from an overburdened election system.\nAmerican Blackout chronicles the recurring patterns of disenfranchisement witnessed from 2000 to 2004 while following the story of Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, who not only took an active role in investigating these election debacles but also found herself in the middle of one after publicly questioning the Bush Administration about the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Some call Cynthia McKinney a civil rights leader among the ranks of Shirley Chisholm and Malcolm X. Others call her a conspiracy theorist and a \"looney.\" American Blackout gains unprecedented access to one of the most controversial and dangerous politicians in America and examines the contemporary tactics used to control our democratic process and silence political dissent.\n\nAmazon.com\n\nThe right to vote represents one of the strongest elements of democracy within the United States. With his documentary American Blackout, Ian Inaba shows that while voting is a right many Americans take for granted, it's something that's still not a given for many of America's citizens. With his thought-provoking film--which won the Special Jury Prize at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival--Inaba shows through interviews, documents, and startling images of African Americans waiting in the rain (only to be falsely told they're too late to vote) how districts are systemically trying to exclude blacks from the voting process. By focusing on controversial congresswoman Cynthia McKinney--who has been a vocal opponent of President George W. Bush and his administration--and a few others, Inaba doesn't lose the viewer with too many subjects. Whether or not your political views align with McKinney's, it's difficult not to question some of her opponents' motives for twisting her words, especially pertaining to 9\/11. Though no one will be surprised that this film was shot on a low budget, the lack of bells and whistles doesn't take anything away from the production value, which is compelling in its stark reality. --Jae-Ha Kim\n\nReview\n\n\" a sure thing.\" -- Variety\n\n\" engrossing. Well structured and fast paced.\" -- Hollywood Reporter\n\nFrom the Contributor\n\nWinner 2006 Sundance Film Festival – Special Jury Prize US Documentary\nWinner 2006 Cleveland International Film Festival – Audience Award\nWinner 2006 Cinequest Film Festival – Best Feature Documentary\nWinner 2006 Independent Film Festival of Boston – Special Jury Prize\nWinner 2006 Columbus Alive Deep Focus Film Festival – Audience Award\nOfficial Selection Silver Docs AP\/Discovery Channel – Official Selection\n\nAbout the Actor\n\nDirected by GNN's Ian Inaba, director of the controversial music video Eminem's \"Mosh\" – nominated for MTV's Breakthrough Music Video Award\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B000GYHRHE\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B000GYHRHE.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Cynthia McKinney|Taalam Acey|Ian Inaba\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Dvd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41491413434426,"sku":"DBV.B000GYHRHE.G","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/B000GYHRHE-0.jpg?v=1782581160","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/american-blackout","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}