Available screening types
Virtual
On-demand
In-person
Available until
Jan 01, 2030
Available in
United States of America, Canada
Brought to you by
Greenwich Entertainment
About the film
Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power is an intimate, inspiring and timely portrait of Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a true pioneer on behalf of racial and economic justice, who raised two sons as a single mother on food stamps, and was the lone vote in opposition to the authorization of military force after the September 11th attacks. An all-star cast including Senator Cory Booker, Rep. John Lewis, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, commentator Van Jones and author Alice Walker all share insights about what makes Barbara Lee unique as a public servant and as a truth-telling African American woman.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 22m
Released
2020
Director
Abby Ginzberg
Awards & recognition
DOC NYC
Audience Award Runner Up
American Film Festival Poland
Best Documentary
Harlem International Film Festival
2021 Best Director Award
San Francisco International Film Festival 2020
Jewish Film Institute’s Cinegogue Summer Days
Woodstock Film Festival 2020
What people are saying
‘“often plays like a political campaign video instead of a documentary. But Lee is so genuine, likable and dynamic — and yet has kept so private — that we can’t help but be engaged with a film about her life.” ‘
San Francisco Chronicle
‘"Heartfelt doc celebrates politician's integrity, compassion." ‘
Common Sense Media