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From Waitress to Congress
Episode 208

From Waitress to Congress

The documentary “Knock Down the House” follows four working-class candidates running for Congress, including a young long shot from the Bronx named Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Director Rachel Lears captures how Ocasio-Cortez emerged, from a movement supported by the organizations Justice Democrats and Brand New Congress, to become a rising star. — Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers For more information, click here to visit the film web site.

Documentary of the Week

May 3, 20191m 58s

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The documentary “Knock Down the House” follows four working-class candidates running for Congress, including a young long shot from the Bronx named Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Director Rachel Lears captures how Ocasio-Cortez emerged, from a movement supported by the organizations Justice Democrats and Brand New Congress, to become a rising star.

 — Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers

For more information, click here to visit the film web site.

 

 

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