Synopsis
A court dismissed Cynthia McKinney's lawsuit claiming that open primaries violated the 14th Amendment after her 2002 defeat in a Democratic primary.
Synopsis
Cynthia McKinney, a Congresswoman from Georgia, stands at the center of American Blackout. The 2006 documentary details her 2002 defeat in a Democratic primary against Denise Majette and her subsequent 2004 reelection campaign. It discusses allegations of voter disenfranchisement and the use of voting machines during the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections. Civil rights leader John Lewis recounts the march from Selma to Montgomery, while Bernie Sanders speaks about the influence of money on voter turnout. The film won the Special Jury Prize at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- See Cynthia McKinney's political journey and challenges.
- Follow John Lewis's powerful recounting of civil rights history.
- Find out about alleged voter disenfranchisement in elections.
Did You Know
- Cynthia McKinney lost the 2002 primary to Denise Majette in Georgia.
- John Lewis recounts the Selma to Montgomery march in the film.
- The documentary won the Special Jury Prize at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.
- Bernie Sanders discusses the impact of big money on voter turnout.
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Who directed the documentary American Blackout?
American Blackout was directed by Ian Inaba.
What award did American Blackout win at the Sundance Film Festival?
American Blackout won the Special Jury Prize at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.
What was the Rotten Tomatoes score for American Blackout?
American Blackout received a score of 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 13 reviews.
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