American Blackout

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. A Guerrilla News Network Production ; Directed By Ian Inaba ; Produced By Anastasia King. Documentary. Special 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. Editors, 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. Interviews With Greg Palast, Bob Fitrakis, John Conyers, John Lewis, Stephanie Tubbs-jones, Bernie Sanders. Dvd, Region 0; Dolby Digital, Ntsc. 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.