American Blackout

Agenda:

Most people heard of the voting irregularities that marred the pres. elections of 2000 & 2004. Some even know of the resulting challenges to the electoral votes by African-American congressional reps. However, because the mainstream media shies away from reporting cases of imperiled democracy the public believes these stories are at worst insignificant rumors or at best oneoff incidents that result from an overburdened election system.
Winner of a special jury prize at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, Ian Inaba's "American Blackout" is a stylish, intelligent, and provocative docum. that looks at the historic and systematic disenfranchisement of the black vote through the lens of the political career of Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga), who took an active role in investigating these election debacles & found herself in the middle of one after publicly questioning the Bush Admin. about the 9-11 terrorist attacks.
Inaba reminds us that Afr. Amer. have long fought a war inside our country for their right to vote, unfortunately that war rages on today. American Blackout emotionally revitalizes the core of our power as Amer. citizens the right to vote & reveals that the fate of black voters is inextricably tied to the fate of all Americans.
A discussion group of experts follows the film presented by the African American Research Library, League of Woman's Voters & Broward Election Reform Coalition

Event fee:
USD8.00 per person

More information:
http://www.fliff.com

Notes:
Cinema Paradiso
Fort Lauderdale Film Festival's year-round art house
503 SE 6 St
Downtown, Ft. Lauderdale
www.fliff.com
954-525-FILM

Location
The theatre is located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale at 503 SE 6th St, on the south side of the New River, one block East of the Broward County Courthouse.

From US 1 north
Head south past Broward Blvd, thru tunnel to SE 7 Street, turn right, go 2 blocks to SE 5 Ave, which takes you directly to the Cinema.

From I-95 north
Exit Broward Boulevard, go east to SE 3rd Avenue, turn right, go over the bridge and the first light will be SE 6 Street. Turn left, Cinema is one block ahead on the left.

From I-95 south
Exit Davie Boulevard, go east to SE 3rd Avenue, turn left, go two traffic lights to SE 6 Street, turn right, Cinema is one block ahead on the left.

Operated by Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Cinema Paradiso is South Florida's most unique year-round, art house movie theater presenting films from around the world. The theater boasts of having the most comfortable and plush stadium seating in South Florida along with a full bar, lobby and courtyard tables. Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale on the South side of the New River, one block east of the Broward County Courthouse.

Parking is free at street meters after 6pm nightly and all day on Sundays. You can also park for free at the County Courthouse Parking Garage Mon ­ Fri from 4:45pm and all day and night on Saturday and Sunday.

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival(FLIFF) , a 501(c)(3)not for profit organization, is dedicated to bringing top independent film and talent and a variety of cultural events on a continual basis to the South Florida community and to providing a venue for local filmmakers and area artists to show their work