Make sure to catch the remarkable new documentary from Jarreth Merz, that grants viewersan inside look at Ghana’s 2008 presidential elections. Out on November 25th it captures the intrigue of electioneering, the intensity of the vote-counting process, and the mood of the countrymen whose fate lies precariously in the balance.
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.
Described by Brit actress Thandie Newton as her ‘Film of the Year’ Merz carefully examines the presidential electoral and provides an in-depth view of the political, economic and social elements at play.
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