he documentary, directed by Rachel Lears, evolves around the 2018 congressional primary campaigns of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush, and Paula Jean Swearengin. Four female candidates -- each driven by personal experience and hardship -- enter the 2018 race for Congress, challenging powerful incumbents for a spot at the table and a voice in government. This emotional documentary follows their campaigns.
Watch the video on your own on YouTube prior to the discussion, then join us in a Zoom discussion with Dr. Matthew Costello, Political Science Professor at Saint Xavier University.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCSo2hZRcXk&t=582s
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