American Blackout: IMC Film Night Tomorrow Night 7PMAmerican Blackout An explosive, eye-opening look at democracy today and how the African-American vote has been manipulated and disenfranchised in recent elections. Does every vote count in America? Apparently not in the 21st century. This 2006 Sundance Film Festival winner takes a disturbing look at the ways in which the African-American vote has been manipulated and disenfranchised in American elections. From the outrageous maneuvers in Florida in 2000 to the Republican efforts to unseat controversial Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, it's all too clear our "by the people, for the people" democracy is in jeopardy. Every 1st Wednesday of the month from 7PM to 10PM your local Independent Media Center will help you break from the herd and host amateur, semi-pro and professional short and feature length independent films with a some sort of cultural, political, activist, and social message. The event is free and open to all ages. We ask that you give a donation when we pass the hat/jar/cup/whatever around each night, bring an open mind, suggest films for future showings, and if you are bringing children know they may get some exposure. Drinks and food may or may not be present depending on if we (that includes you) bring any. Be sure and come on out to the U-C IMC located at 202 S. Broadway, Urbana, IL 61801 (the old downtown Post Office) to this monthly event. Be prepared to socialize and network with people with a passion for art, film, and our local community. |