Knock Down the House
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Knock Down the House follows three democratic candidates—Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, and Cori Bush—as they mount uphill campaigns against powerful incumbents in 2018. Through intimate interviews, home footage, and rally scenes, the film chronicles their personal motivations, the toll of fundraising, and the sense that ordinary people can challenge the political establishment. Directed by Rachel Lears, it offers a hopeful portrait of grassroots organizing, resilience, and courage. It premiered at Sundance and streams on Netflix.Keywords:
American Culture, Documentary, Political Documentary, Activism, American PoliticsWho are the candidates in knock down the house?
"Knock Down the House" is a documentary that follows four progressive women who ran for Congress in the 2018 midterm elections: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (New York), Amy Vilela (Nevada), Cori Bush (Missouri), and Paula Jean Swearengin (West Virginia). The film highlights their grassroots campaigns, personal struggles, and the challenges they faced as they sought to challenge established political figures and advocate for social change. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the most prominent figure from the film after winning her primary election.
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