American Blackout
by Ian Inaba
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Actor: Cynthia McKinney, Taalam AceyDirector: Ian Inaba
Brand: WEA DES Moines Video
Editor: Ian Inaba
Editor: Jean-Philippe Boucicaut
Producer: Jean-Philippe Boucicaut
Editor: Liz Canning
Producer: Anastasia King
Producer: Stephen Marshall
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 92 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-10-03
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Disinformation
DVD Reviews of American Blackout
DVD Review: Rep. McKinney One of the Few Doing Her Job
Summary: 5 Stars
This documentary will enrage people who care about democracy, or lack thereof, in the USA. It does a good job of showing how there is still widespread discrimination in the electoral process. It also shows how the mainstream media tries to subvert any meaningful discussion of the topic. Rep. McKinney is one of the few members of Congress who has consistently attempted to have a thorough investigation of the way elections are carried out in the this country. This is not a partisan issue in any way to her. It is a human rights issue and an American issue. Even her own party has abandoned her on many occasions.
The documentary traces her political career up until her defeat this past election. The wonderful thing about it is that it is not so much a biography of Rep. McKinney, but also an investigation as to the problems with the election system. There are some enlightening bits about the way the media distorts and censors people who speak out against unchecked power.
The extras are interesting because they delve into her mishap with Capitol Hill Police and show segments deleted from the final film. There is an interview with four Capitol Hill Policemen who discuss the racism inherent in the department, and gives added perspective on the incident involving Rep. McKinney. The deleted scenes address such topics as AIPAC and the way the media covers politics and war. There are also some other extras that add value to the package.
Anyone who wants to get to know what makes Rep. McKinney tick should watch this film. She is not a loon or traitor, as her critics try to portray her, rather she is an American citizen who wants to see the system become stronger so that it can better serve all Americans.
Description of American Blackout
Most 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.American 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.
The 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
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