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American Blackout Film Screening

American Blackout film screening
Tuesday, January 15 / 7-8:30pm
Cowell College Dining Hall
Free, open to the public

Many have heard of the voting irregularities that occurred during the presidential elections of 2000 and 2004. These incidents have gone under-reported and are commonly dismissed 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. This important film examines some of the current tactics used to influence our democratic process and silence political dissent.

This screening is sponsored by Cowell Programs Office in conjunction with Cowell 60: Social Justice and Diversity.

For more information, please visit http://cowell.ucsc.edu/votes or call (831) 459-2255.