Its looking like cynthia made the right move in going to recreate 68. American blackout 2006 is a documentary film directed by ian inaba. Cynthia ann mckinney born march 17, 1955 is an american politician and activist currently teaching at north south university, bangladesh. Apr 05, 2006 mckinney faces possible charges in capitol scuffle the u.
Have something to share, ideas, suggestions or a simple hello. The film chronicles the 2002 defeat, and 2004 reelection, of congresswoman cynthia mckinney to the u. Catching up with cynthia mckinney and looking worriedly. The ways in which african american voters have been marginalized in the electoral process are examined in this activist.
Feb 27, 2007 mckinney above, is being courted as a potential green party presidential candidate. Congressional campaigns 2008 presidential campaign. She hasnt publicly decided whether to run, however. Attorney generals office is considering charging rep. A member of congress, from the state of georgia, who decided to have her own hearings at a town hall meeting. Congresswoman cynthia mckinney subject of the film american blackout speaks at silverdocs on. Ralph nader, the founder of public citizen, discussed his campaign for the 2008. Cynthia mckinney on american blackout, stolen elections, the green party cynthia mckinney on aipac and wash dc part 1 of 2 cynthia mckinney on. Greg palast is a key commentator in the new guerilla news network gnn film, american blackout, which premiered at sundance film festival this week. Ian inaba, director of gnns american blackout interviews four capitol hill police officers about allegations of racism on capitol hill and the march 29th incident involving congresswoman cynthia mckinney and a capitol hill police officer. Cynthia mckinney makes green party overtures mckinneynader 2008 cynthia mckinney makes green party overtures mckinneynader 2008 ticket. The american blackout chronicles the 2002 defeat, and 2004 reelection, of congresswoman cynthia mckinney to the u. Joe ortiz, cynthia mckinney discuss zionist outrages.
Joe ortiz is a veteran journalist who has worked as a radio television news reporter and talk show host for over forty years. Park city american blackout, an engrossing, lowbudget documentary, is a powerful examination of voting rights in america. The saker interviews cynthia mckinney the vineyard of the saker. Cynthia mckinney is a true american hero, and based upon her courageous defense of the constitution by the way this is one of the finest documents that defends the rights of the people rather than the special interest lobbyists. Truthers rally for cynthia mckinney by patrick marley tuesday, dec 11 2007, 02. Whatever you think you know about our election systems or congresswoman cynthia mckinney, this film will make you question. The black commentator why cynthia mckinney lost her. He explores the history of the black vote by following the ups and downs of the democratic congresswoman from georgia, cynthia mckinney. Cynthia ann mckinney is an american politician and activist who contributes to crescent international. Aug 19, 2008 of course, the article fails to mention that professor griff of public enemy has already endorsed cynthia mckinney for pres. Cynthia mckinney dga with assault or obstructing a police officer. Cynthia mckinney run for green party president in 2008 on vimeo.
In february 2010, mckinney was awarded the peace through conscience award from the munich american peace committee mapc. American blackout gains unprecedented access to one of the most controversial and dangerous politicians in america and examines the contemporary tactics used to control our democratic. American blackout received its premiere at the 2006 sundance film festival. Cynthia mckinney is a true american hero, and based upon her courageous defense of the constitution by the way this is one of the finest documents that.
Cynthia mckinney today didnt draw the crowds that other presidential candidates have seen in wisconsin stops, but she did find support from a constituency that other contenders havent tapped into. Mckinney above, is being courted as a potential green party presidential candidate. On october 2, 2012, he posted his views on cynthia mckinney and american leadership, saying. As a member of the democratic party, she served six terms in the united states house of representatives. 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. Mckinney, who represents georgias fourth district, has been counting on a movie for lastminute help with the. The saker interviews cynthia mckinney the vineyard of. Her appearance at this event and at other green party gatherings around the country show that she is seriously considering a run she is also promoting a film, american blackout, about voter suppression. On may 1, 2004, during her hiatus from office, mckinney was awarded the fifth annual backbone award, because she was willing to challenge the bush administration and called for an investigation into 911 when few others dared to air their criticism and questions.
I couldnt help but notice how the father from the bunker idiotically chose to engage the looters from only a few yards away instead of from coverconcealment at a comfortable rifle distance. Some call cynthia mckinney a civil rights leader among the ranks of shirley chisholm and malcolm x. Others call her a conspiracy theorist and a looney. Apr 22, 2016 i had the good fortune to hear cynthia mckinney speak at an antiwar conference at georgetown university in washington, dc in 2009. The lynching of cynthia mckinney is a powerful film about the erosion of civil rights in america. Meanwhile, mckinney made her film debut in american blackout, an independent film that premiered at the prestigious sundance film festival in park city, utah, and which explores the disempowerment of the black vote through her eyes and political career. Vous pouvez regarder le film american blackout en streaming dans le cable tv ou cinema au montreal canada et france avec son original en anglais. American blackout chronicles the recurring patterns of disenfranchisement witnessed from 2000 to 2004 while following the story of georgia congresswoman cynthia mckinney, who not only took an active role in investigating these election debacles but also found herself in the middle of one after publicly questioning the bush administration about.
The filmmakers intend to use the film as a political tool to galvanize. She was the first africanamerican woman from georgia in the us congress. I am always in a state of questioning and learning and i love to research questions and an array of solutions of interest to me. Cynthia ann mckinney born march 17, 1955 is a former united states representative and the 2008 green party nominee for president of the united states. American blackout chronicles the recurring patterns of disenfranchisement witnessed from 2000 to 2004 while following the story of georgia congresswoman cynthia mckinney who, after taking an active role investigating the stories of voter disenfranchisement in 2000, soon found herself. Documentary american blackout ft cynthia mckinney youtube. American blackout chronicles the recurring patterns of disenfranchisement witnessed from 2000 to 2004 while following the story of georgia congresswoman cynthia mckinney who, after taking an active role investigating the stories of voter disenfranchisement in 2000, soon found herself in her own election debacle after. Rent american blackout 2006 starring cynthia mckinney and taalam acey on dvd and bluray. May 29, 2008 2008 independent party candidate for president. Rose questions that made her very unpopular in mainstream. The ways in which africanamerican voters have been marginalized in the.
Palast also introduced gnn to the cynthia mckinney story, which the film is based on and which appears in gnns book, true lies by sura wood. Morgan freeman honored on meridian centers walk of fame. The american blackout chronicles the 2002 defeat, and 2004 reelection, of congresswoman cynthia mckinney to the us house of representatives, focussing on issues surrounding voter disenfranchisement and the use of electronic voting machines in both the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections the film focuses heavily on mckinney, and claims that her 2002 loss in. She ran as the presidential candidate of the green party of the united states. Help cynthia create more liberated zones, free from war, hatred, and division. Mckinney was featured in the do cumentary american blackout from guerrilla news network, which includes mckinney quizzing war secretary donald rumsfeld about the 911 war games, the missing trillions of dollars, and military contractors engaged in child prostitution. Cynthia ann mckinney born march 17, 1955 is an american politician and activist who is an assistant professor at north south university, bangladesh. She is a united state representative from the state of georgia.
Still i would like you to tell us three things about you which in your opinion is the most important things about you. Mckinney has been featured in the fulllength documentary titled american blackout. Cynthia mckinney run for green party president in 2008 on. Ralph nader, the founder of public citizen, discussed his. American blackout chronicles the recurring patterns of voter disenfranchisement from florida 2000 to ohio 2004 while following the story of georgia congresswoman cynthia mckinney. With taalam acey, john conyers, bob fitrakis, robert fitrakis. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of american blackout with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Mckinney hit officer with fist michael barone, lessons from rep.
On may 1, 2004, during her hiatus from office, mckinney was awarded the fifth annual backbone award, because she was willing to challenge the bush. The atlantic covers news, politics, culture, technology, health, and more, through its articles, podcasts, videos, and flagship magazine. He has the distinction of being the first mexican american to host a. Cynthia mckinney biography cynthia ann mckinney is an american politician and activist based in georgia. The film follows former congresswoman cynthia mckinney on her search for the truth concerning the voting irregularities in both the florida 2000 and ohio 2004 elections. This clip from american blackout shows how choicepoint, creator of the felon list, disinfranchised voters of florida during the 2000 election. Mckinney faces possible charges in capitol scuffle. In the 2002 election, mckinney had reason to believe she had fallen victim to the same corruption she sought to expose when she lost her house of representatives seat in a hotly contested election. I had the good fortune to hear cynthia mckinney speak at an antiwar conference at georgetown university in washington, dc in 2009. Rent cynthia mckinney movies and tv shows on dvd and blu. Mckinney faces possible charges in capitol scuffle the u.
House of representatives, focussing on issues surrounding voter disenfranchisement and the use of electronic voting machines in both the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections. Of course, the article fails to mention that professor griff of public enemy has already endorsed cynthia mckinney for pres. Oct 24, 2015 paul craig roberts, is a former assistant secretary of the treasury for economic policy and associate editor of the zioconservative wall street journal. You are a very well known public figure in the united states. Jan 27, 2006 palast also introduced gnn to the cynthia mckinney story, which the film is based on and which appears in gnns book, true lies. In 2008, cynthia mckinney won the green party nomination for the us presidency. Trailer for the sundanceaward winning documentary american blackout. Rent american blackout 2006 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Nov 05, 2006 this clip from american blackout shows how choicepoint, creator of the felon list, disinfranchised voters of florida during the 2000 election. Representative cynthia mckinney from georgia and the historical suppression of black voters in the united states.
American blackout gains unprecedented access to one of the most controversial and dangerous politicians in america and examines the contemporary tactics used to control our democratic process. She was the first black woman elected to represent georgia in the house. Cynthia mckinney warned us 25 years ago business game. Cynthia mckinney was living in jamaica at the time and did not take the matter seriously. Jared ball is an associate professor for communications in the morgan state university with four videos in the cspan. Archived from the original at us news and world report, 29 august 2002. American blackout cynthia mckinney confronts choicepoint. American blackout by ian inaba ian inaba, cynthia mckinney.
She left the democratic party and ran in 2008 as the presidential. Park city american blackout, an engrossing, lowbudget. Rent cynthia mckinney movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. She is the first woman to rally african american voters and show them how their vote can make a difference in the presidential election. Mckinneys that type of woman, and id follow her anywhere.