If you’re in La La, here’s an important film on Black voting suppression. Ask Sundance.

 “American Blackout” Comes To Los Angeles

An award-winning exposé that chronicles systemic attempts to undermine the Black vote from 2000 to 2004.

We’ve told you about continued attempts to suppress the Black vote across the country and given you ways to take action. Now we want to let you know about a powerful film that brings the issue of voter suppression to the big screen— “American Blackout,” by GNN‘s acclaimed director Ian Inaba.

“American Blackout” is a jarring yet entertaining film that paints a comprehensive picture of voter suppression in 2000 and 2004. It has already won numerous awards, including the prestigious Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. The film features never before seen footage that captures the tactics used to suppress the Black vote, testimonials from members of Congress, stories from Black voters denied the right to vote, and even those involved in perpetrating suppression.

In screenings across the country—from the rural Midwest to urban centers—“American Blackout” has galvanized audiences that care about the health of this country’s democracy.

“American Blackout” is an important tool for educating ourselves and others, and ultimately for saving our democracy. Not only does it lay bare the problems of our democracy—it also helps us understand what it will take to fight back, and inspires action.

We believe this film has the potential to start a national dialogue and expose how partisan interests systemically push eligible voters out of the political process. It could help everyone to come to terms with the systemic disenfranchisement that has plagued democracy in this country.

Please join us in watching this important film.

For more info or to see the trailer, visit the American Blackout website.

Thank You and Peace,

— James, Van, Gabriel, Clarissa, and the rest of the ColorOfChange.org team