In 2007 Crucial Arts debuted the Documentary Film Series at BRIC Studio in Brooklyn, NY in honor of Black History Month.  Our featured selection was Ian Inaba's American Blackout. American Blackout examines the contemporary tactics used to control our democratic process and silence political dissent.  American Blackout chronicles the recurring patterns of minority disenfranchisement witnessed 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 also has found herself in the middle of her own after publicly questioning the Bush Administration about the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

American Blackout by Ian Inaba
Saturday, February 17, 2007 (2PM)
Friday, April 13, 2007 (7PM)
BRIC Studio, Brooklyn, NY
Tickets $10.00
(Refreshments are available
at the concession table.)

American Blackout Gallery (photography courtesy of Jade D. Banks)