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McKinney takes center stage in 'American Blackout'
by Bob Townsend

Ian Inaba's "American Blackout" is a powerful piece of political cinema that effectively documents the disenfranchisement of black voters in the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections. But as the director shifts to following the political career of U.S. Rep Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.), Inaba's focus becomes as much an apologia for the controversial congresswoman as an investigation into polling practices. For some viewers, that may undermine the film's credibility and appeal. Read the full review

TO SUM UP
A look voter disenfranchisement and the political career of Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.).

FILM FACTS ...

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'American Blackout'

Director: Ian Inaba
Starring: Cynthia McKinney, Greg Palast, Christopher Edley Jr., John Conyers Jr., Stephanie Tubbs-Jones
Run time: 95 minutes
Release date: March 25, 2006
Rating: Not rated

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READ THE REVIEW

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B-
"A Guerrilla News Network contributor who directed Eminem's 2004 anti-Bush music video 'Mosh', (director Ian) Inaba is clearly a McKinney partisan."