Maria Elena Durazo

The story of a defiant movement of women of color transforming American politics from the ground up. Filmed during the historic 2018 midterm elections, the series follows organizers and candidates as they fight on behalf of black, brown, immigrant and poor communities–long neglected by politicians and pundits alike.

POV’s first broadcast miniseries asks whether democracy itself can be preserved - and made stronger - by those most marginalized. Filmed during the historic 2018 midterm elections, the series follows the campaigns of Stacey Abrams (GA), Rashida Tlaib (MI), Lucy McBath (GA), Veronica Escobar (TX), Maria Elena Durazo (CA), and Bushra Amiwala (IL) - all women of color. The women of color organizing the campaigns are also highlighted.