The strength of a political documentary can be measured by how relatable the subject at hand is, or how it directly impacts the viewer. For example, An Inconvenient Truth is relevant and holds more ground today over Fahrenheit 911 because global warming, climate change, and the ramifications of continuing to neglect our planet can and will affect us all. Fahrenheit 911 doesn't have the same re-play value, especially in regards to affecting the present or future. Therefore I believe one is more powerful than the other.
American Blackout explores the voter disenfranchisement from Florida in 2000 and Ohio 2004. These years were more apparent than those of the past, let's not kid ourselves into thinking these tactics are new. I believe technology has played a role in highlighting these injustices. Voting is important, and being denied that right is not what this country is about. However we've put such a huge emphasis on voting that often times I think the youth is unfairly targeted. New technologies such as Facebook, and You Tube, are always seeking the youth vote, but far too often I hear "just go out and vote, even if you don't know what's going on, just go vote!" Vote simply to vote, what is that all about? Statements like that are ignorant and I really think if a young adult or even an older person is not informed enough, either get educated on the issues or don't vote if you don't want to. It's not about voting just to vote, it's about voting for something/someone you believe in!
"New technologies such as Facebook, and You Tube, are always seeking the youth vote, but far too often I hear "just go out and vote, even if you don't know what's going on, just go vote!" Vote simply to vote, what is that all about?"
ReplyDeleteTotally agree about voting for what you agree with... but you could also argue that the act of voting helps initiate a belief system that each vote CAN make a difference. Look at Harry Reid's reelection.
"Then he deployed his secret weapon: a powerful turnout machine that brought Democratic and Hispanic voters out to the polls in droves."
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/how-harry-reid-won-re-election
Each vote does count. Hopefully, after each vote everyone of us realizes the consequences of our choices. And to your point, that makes us more inclined to vote with knowledge.