An absolute must-see for anyone who can vote for president in the United States, this eye-opening exposé of the origins and contentious history of the Electoral College gives context to current events recalling the often forgotten role of slavery in its creation and how throughout American history, it has dramatically impacted American politics and society particularly with respect to voter suppression and the devaluation of the minority vote. Commentary by scholars Jelani Cobb, Carol Anderson, Kelly McCreary, Boise Holmes, Tyee Tilghman, Veralyn Jones, Peter Jerrod Macon and featuring stunning animation by Pierre Bennu. This screening is the Texas premiere of this film.

Followed by a post-screening Q&A with director Maximina Juson.

Awards: Best Documentary Feature, Programmer’s Award – PAFF 2024

Preceded by the narrative short film:

NEIGHBORHOOD ALERT (31 min), dir. Ngozi Onwurah
A Black mother who takes a job as a live-in nurse for an elderly woman in an affluent white neighborhood is forced to take extraordinary action to ensure the safety of her teenage son. Starring Constance Ejuma, Noah Abbott, Jessica Tuck, Katherine Ross, Gavin Houston and Saffron Burrows. This screening is the Texas premiere of this film.

Awards: Best Picture, San Diego Short Film Festival – 2024

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Purchase a PAFF pass for tickets to all six PAFF screenings, taking place Thursday, August 15–Saturday, August 17, and receive 25% off the full ticket purchase price. AFS Members receive additional discounts on passes and individual tickets. The PAFF pass includes one ticket to each film screening and the opening night reception.

This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin’s Elevate Grant Program.

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.