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200820 minPG-13documentary

Virtual Vote - USA

200820 minPG-13documentary

Electronic voting terminals face scrutiny in the wake of the 2004 election, raising concerns about reliability and the potential for chaos at the polls.

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Virtual Vote - USA

2008• 20 minPG-13

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Electronic voting terminals face scrutiny in the wake of the 2004 election, raising concerns about reliability and the potential for chaos at the polls.

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Electronic voting terminals in the United States face scrutiny as concerns about their reliability rise ahead of the November 2004 elections. The controversy surrounding pregnant, hanging, and dimpled chads resurfaces, highlighting the potential for chaos in the electoral process. This examination of the voting system raises critical questions about the integrity of democracy and the technology that supports it. Produced by SBS/Dateline and distributed by Journeyman Pictures, the film sheds light on the complexities of modern voting.

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