# Knock Down the House (2019)

> Four determined women challenge entrenched political power by transforming personal loss and community anger into grassroots congressional campaigns.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/394837

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Rachel Lears
- Cast: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cori Bush, Paula Jean Swearingen, Amy Vilela, Joe Crowley, Ilhan Omar, Joe Manchin III, Nancy Pelosi
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9358052/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: galvanizing, urgent, inspirational, civic engagement viewing, political documentary night

## Synopsis

A powerful look at grassroots movements that changed the political landscape in America.

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