An African Election

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An African Election

2011

1h 29m

Documentary

Drama

History

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Jarreth Merz exposes political electioneering in Africa.

Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

As we join throngs of excited citizens at a public vote-counting, their uninhibited zeal for the process only highlights the jaded cynicism that threatens to overwhelm our own.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 29, 2011

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Ernest Hardy

Village Voice

What makes the film especially resonate now is the frustration with the status quo that is consistently voiced by the people on the street.

Nov 29, 2011

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London Evening Standard

The tone is a tad condescending but it's fascinating to learn about the country's colonial past.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 25, 2011

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Jamie Garwood

CineVue

Director Merz spent his childhood in Ghana, and An African Election feels like a personal love letter to his country, warts and all.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 5, 2018

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Graham Young

Birmingham Post

Both topical and apposite, with Merz giving all sides an opportunity.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 5, 2012

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

This skilful narrative documentary vividly captures the urgency of Ghana's precarious 2008 presidential elections. The people are terrific movie characters, and the sense of a nation moving forward is remarkably gripping.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 24, 2011

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A fantastic insight into the passion and exitement behind Ghanaian politics.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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what an excitable lot

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Erika Tasini

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Synopsis

Jarreth Merz exposes political electioneering in Africa.

Director: Jarreth J. Merz, Kevin Merz
Screenwriter: Erika Tasini, Shari Yantra Marcacci
Genre: Documentary, Drama, History
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 8, 2017
Runtime: 1h 29m

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