Knock Down the House

2019, Documentary, 1h 26m

107 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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A galvanizing glimpse behind the scenes of a pivotal election, Knock Down the House should prove engrossing for viewers of all political persuasions. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A young bartender in the Bronx, a coal miner's daughter in West Virginia, a grieving mother in Nevada, and a registered nurse in Missouri build a movement of insurgent candidates to challenge powerful incumbents in Congress. One of their races will become the most shocking political upsets in recent American history.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Rachel Lears
Director
Rachel Lears
Writer
Robin Blotnick
Writer
Rachel Lears
Producer
Robin Blotnick
Producer
Sarah Olson
Producer
Kristin Lazure
Executive Producer
Regina K. Scully
Executive Producer
Stephanie Soechtig
Executive Producer
Rachel Lears
Cinematography
Robin Blotnick
Film Editing
Ryan Blotnick
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