As previously reported, acclaimed documentary An African Election, Jarreth Mertz' behind-the-scenes look at the 2008 elections in Ghana, will have its US national television premiere on PBS WORLD on October 1.

In anticipation of the broadcast, Black Public Media's AfroPop series and digital interactive agency Racialicious have partnered to present a new digital portal surrounding the film. The site includes blogs, podcasts, infographics, historical info and live web events through October 1.

You can visit the AfroPoP African Election Digital Portal HERE.

Find the trailer for An African Election below.