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Showing of "American Blackout"
Submitted by twillard on September 23, 2008 - 1:57pm.
There will be a showing of "American Blackout" hosted by Bruce Backer on Sunday Sept 21 at 7724 Maple Avenue #13, Takoma Park, MD 20912
American Blackout critically examines the contemporary tactics used to control our democratic process and silence voices of political dissent. Many have heard of the alleged voting irregularities that occurred during the presidential elections of 2000 and 2004. Until now, these incidents have gone under- reported and are commonly written-off as insignificant rumors or unintentional mishaps resulting from an overburdened election system. American Blackout chronicles the recurring patterns of voter disenfranchisement from Florida 2000 to Ohio 2004 while following the story of Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. Mckinney not only took an active role investigating these election debacles, but has found herself in the middle of her own after publicly questioning the Bush Administration about the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Showing of "American Blackout"
Watching footage from the Civil Rights era – with the specter of helmeted State Troopers and fierce policemen mounted on horses and wielding fire hoses and nightsticks – reminded me of the pogroms suffered by Jews for hundreds of years throughout Europe, Russia, and even 'civilized' England 70-284. For those of you who are unfamiliar, pogroms were organized attacks on Jews, often either instigated or sanctioned by the government, which resulted in large-scale rape, murder, and pillaging 642-504. The ferocity and unpredictability of these attacks were an impetus for massive Jewish emigration to America during the late 19th and early 20th century 640-721
. This is mirrored by the huge post-slavery migration of blacks from the South to the North to escape lynching and unceasing harassment and discrimination.