Knock Down the House

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Knock Down the House

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2019

1h 26m

Documentary

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

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Alessa Dominguez

BuzzFeed News

04/05/2022

Still, it’s a reminder of how rare it is to get a clear, sustained look at any women in politics, and a credit to the film’s unique perspective and fascinating protagonists, that it leaves you wanting more, not less...

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Peter Keough

Boston Globe

12/10/2019

3.5/4

Regardless of one's partisan leanings, it's hard to resist the dramatic momentum of these intertwined narratives.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

12/10/2019

4/5

It's a friendly record of an extraordinary moment.

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Greg Carlson

Vague Visages

11/08/2023

An energizing portrait of working class, mad-as-hell action — and the birth of a national celebrity.

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Elizabeth Garcia

But Why Tho?

01/21/2023

9/10

Knock Down the House ends on a high note and despite the still turbulent climate of American politics, it acts as a solid reminder that often the greatest threat to American democracy is cynicism and apathy.

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Gem Seddon

SFX Magazine

02/03/2022

During a time when politics has become more than just a dirty word, Knock Down the House has the potential to make you believe in government again.

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Joe M

@JoPro Jul 4

Watched it on July 4th to get back a little faith in democracy. The film delivers.

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Helen J

@ForesterHelen Jan 20

Fantastic, inspiring film. Don’t miss it! The low audience rating must have been organized by AOC’s opposition, otherwise it makes NO sense.

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Ethan K

@TwinkPounder Dec 11

You cannot find a better way to waste your time than to watch this movie in full I managed to waste 20 minutes before it became completely unbearable. Casting Mia Khalifa would've been a better actor choice. I sincerely believe that this should be played to death row inmates to make them as miserable as possible before they inevitably accept the sweet embrace of death and an escape from this movie. If you nasty. I would rather get remarried to my divorced wife than spend another second watching this and she abused me consistently.I would rather my dog be killed in front of me than watch this in full. My brain tumor spread further into my cerebral cortex causing complete paralysis in my lower body because I was so appalled by this movie I developed scoliosis and seized out needing to be rescued by the EMT with crap filled pants. In conclusion I wouldn't wish this movie to be watched by my worst enemy in fact I was disappointed that I couldn't rate in the negatives.

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Naomi B

@RT90171934 12/12/2024

Knock Down the House is an incredible documentary about everyday women entering politics in order to help change systematic inequalities. The film inspired me to believe in the possibility of change at such a high level. It allows its viewers to have courage and stand up for what they believe in at such a crucial time of political conditions.

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Adrian V

@RT62343521 09/02/2024

Great powerful remarkable documentary! This is what is needed, ordinary people representing ordinary people.

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Ryan O

@RT06512838 11/25/2022

Exciting, moving, and rewarding. Audiences of intellect will find plenty to enjoy here. Ignore the trolls, and be inspired.

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Rachel Lears
Producer: Rachel Lears, Robin Blotnick, Sarah Olson
Screenwriter: Rachel Lears, Robin Blotnick
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Atlas Films
Rating: PG (Brief Smoking|Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 1, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2019
Runtime: 1h 26m

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