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An African Election

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Original title: An African Election
Year: 2011
Running time: 89 min.
Country: United States
Director: Jarreth J. Merz
Screenwriter: Jarreth J. Merz, Erika Tasini, Shari Yantra Marcacci
Cast: Documentary
Music: Patrick Kirst
Cinematography: Topher Osborn
Producer: Co-production United States-Ghana-Switzerland;
Genre: Documentary | Politics. Africa
Synopsis: In a world plagued by stolen elections, secret government agendas, and a renewed interest in the exploitation of African natural resources, what value does democracy offer, particularly in the tumultuous region of West Africa? For Ghana, a nation that has been Africa’s barometer of political stability, democracy may mean the difference between peace and prosperity—and murderous chaos under military coup.
An African Election is a remarkable documentary that grants viewers unprecedented access to the anatomy of Ghana’s 2008 presidential elections. Capturing the intrigue of electioneering, the intensity of the vote-counting process, and the mood of the countrymen whose fate lies precariously in the balance, director Jarreth Merz’s coverage unfolds with all the tension of a political thriller, revealing the emotions, passions, and ethical decisions that both threaten—and maintain—the integrity of the democratic process. An African Election illuminates a beacon of hope for Africa and for the value and vitality of democracy today. (From Sundance.org)

Awards: 2011: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best Documentary

2011: Sundance Film Festival: nominated to World Cinema Jury Prize (Documentary).

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An African Election

2011

Jarreth J. Merz