(1)Gerrymandering: Film

Democrats and Republicans conspire to keep the act of Gerrymandering private so that incumbents can maintain total control over offices and guarantee their position year after year.The ability to directly determine the outcome of elections is done through Gerrymandering. Film Maker Jeff Reichert created a documentary (below) to show how politicians use this tool, of redrawing district lines, in their favor. Specifically following the story of the Executive Director, California Common Cause & National Redistricting Director, Kathay Feng, in her fight for Prop 11 in California. Prop 11 opposed the power of district boundary re-drawings being left to politicians in office.

http://on.aol.com/video/gerrymandering–film-517357811

 

(2)Prop 11: Proponents & Opponents 

CGS.ORG & VideoVoter.org provided both opponents and proponents of the November 2008 Propositions with an opportunity to state their position.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSUB4Wmhl4Y

 

(1)Racial Gerrymandering. Dir. Jeff Reichert. Perf. Dave Aronberg, Ben Barnes, Gray Davis Etc. Aol.on. N.p., 30 May 2012. Web. 15 Nov. 2015.

The following film focuses on a particular states struggle with redistricting that dilutes minority voter strength. The fight against racial gerrymandering depicted by Kathay Feng proves that gerrymandering is an issue between politicians holding power positions versus minorities, much like herself, when fighting against this act. The film fortifies current dan relevant conflict with redistricting.

 

(2)California Prop. 11 – Proponent Statement. Perf. CGS. YouTube. YouTube, 19 Oct. 2008. Web. 15 Nov. 2015.

In support of the “Gerrymandering” film, directed by Jeff Richert, the following video offers insight on those opposing and proposing prop 11, which addresses racial redistricting. The opposing viewpoints offer perspective on the issue to better understand both parties and their struggle with redistricting.