TED: Filming democracy in Ghana | Jarreth Merz

The speaker reflects on their childhood in Ghana, witnessing a military coup, and relocating to Switzerland. They discuss their struggles with identity and typecasting as an actor. In 2008, they return to Ghana to document the presidential elections, observing the country's democratic progress despite challenges. The elections face violence, but the people's desire for peace prevails, showcasing Ghana's capability for self-governance. The speaker learns about democracy and identity, realizing that both Ghana and they themselves are on a journey of growth and self-discovery.

What significant event did the narrator witness in Ghana during their childhood?

• An economic boom

• A military coup

• A cultural festival

• A natural disaster

What prompted the narrator to return to Ghana in 2008?

• A family reunion

• A job opportunity

• To document the presidential elections

• To start a business

How did the voters in Ghana demonstrate their commitment during the 2008 elections?

• By boycotting the elections

• By lining up early to vote

• By protesting against the candidates

• By refusing to vote

What challenges were faced during the 2008 Ghanaian elections?

• International intervention

• Natural disasters

• Claims of election fraud and violence

• Economic sanctions

How did the Ghanaian people ensure the continuation of democracy during the elections?

• By relying on the Supreme Court

• By allowing international observers to decide

• By peacefully demanding their right to vote

• By canceling the elections

What comparison does the narrator make between Ghana and the US elections?

• Ghana's elections were more technologically advanced

• The US elections were more peaceful

• Ghana respected the democratic process more than the US

• The US had more voter turnout

What lesson did the narrator learn from Ghana's democratic process?

• Democracy is not important

• True democracy relies on the will of the people

• African countries cannot govern themselves

• Democracy is only possible in Western countries