“A timely portrait of a congresswoman who has been a true pioneer on behalf of racial and economic justice.”
— Deadline

BARBARA LEE: SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER

US | 83 min. | 2020 | English
DIRECTOR & PRODUCER: Abby Ginzsberg

SYNOPSIS:
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, cut her teeth as a community worker for the Black Panther Party and was the lone vote in opposition to the authorization of military force after the September 11th attacks. Rep. Lee is the highest-ranking African American woman in the U.S. Congress. An all-star cast including Senator Cory Booker, Rep. John Lewis, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, commentator Van Jones, actor Danny Glover 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.

AVAILABILITY: Impact Tour

IMPACT TOUR

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BLACK FUTURE LABS
Nov 17
BLACK FUTURE LABS

Screening and pre-recorded conversation between Congresswoman Barbara Lee, representing the 13th district of California, and Alicia Garza, principal of Black Futures Lab. Click HERE to watch the conversation!

BLACK LEADERS ORGANIZING FOR COMMUNITIES (BLOC)
Oct 21
BLACK LEADERS ORGANIZING FOR COMMUNITIES (BLOC)

Screening and pre-recorded conversation with Congresswoman Gwen Moore, representing the 4th Congressional District of Wisconsin and filmmaker Abby Ginzberg, moderated by Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC). Click HERE to watch the conversation!