Knock Down The House | FULL FEATURE | Netflix

Four female candidates -- each driven by personal experience and hardship -- enter the 2018 race for Congress, challenging powerful incumbents for a spot at the table and a voice in government. This emotional documentary follows their campaigns.
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[@yateswebb]

"if another country came in here and blew up our mountains and poisoned our water, we'd go to war. But industry can..." DAMN. Paula Jean. Shook.

[@bigollameo]

We need Paula Jean in Congress more than ever. And right now, we can help her. Phone-banking, textings and donations to her senate campaign go a long way right about now.

[@chieflouie2821]

Guess she is not really a democrat.

[@ReunionMana]

@@chieflouie2821 if you even watched and paid attention to the documentary, you would know exactly why that line of thinking is, for lack of a better term, shit

[@craigrobb8197]

her life story puts tears in my eyes. still can't believe WV chose a corrupt, right wing corporate tool over paula jean. this woman actually understands people in WV

[@christinajonsson7208]

@@chieflouie2821 And that may not be such a bad thing. MPP would be the perfect fit for Paula Jean.

[@jamessinclair2915]

My cousin is a young single mother. Because of AOC, she is running for a council seat on the Indian Reserve she lives on. This is inspiration. This is how people change the world. Hooray!

[@jamessinclair2915]

UPDATE: My cousin won her seat on council. She is having her own AOC moment as we speak. Hell yeah. Thank You Alexandria, changing the world one underdog woman at a time!!!

[@secutina]

congratulations!!!!

[@tartar1016]

That's amazing! Good for you guys :D

[@dk-ij1tb]

@@jamessinclair2915 congratulations! everything is well-deserved and I hope there's more to come for you guys!

[@sgtmian]

if you can see it, you can be it. i'm so proud of your cousin.

[@jamesbibarnestwitter8355]

I come back to watch this documentary once in a while. I'm not even from the US, but these people, these women, they inspire me to be brave and be the change for my country like they are for theirs.

[@slowpainful]

I rewatch this, too. It gives me such a boost of inspiration and it's a good antidote to feeling powerless. These women are heroic.

[@carimavandijk1091]

"For every 10 rejections, you get one acceptance. And thats how you win everything"

[@123ucr]

This is like getting into an Ivy League university. You have to work very very hard to get in.

[@carimavandijk1091]

@@123ucr oh what do I love not living in the usa because every university here is on the level of ivy leages in education

[@123ucr]

@@carimavandijk1091 --- And it is much cheaper to get into. Of course, you have to pay high taxes. But, if you go to an Ivy League university be prepared to pay an exorbitant amount of tuition for a prestigious education. I know a few friends who went to the Ivy Leagues and they are financially broke from their student loan debt. Meanwhile, I know one person who studied abroad at McGill University in Canada and he is making a decent living as an accountant. The bottom line is that attending an Ivy League school may no longer be worth the cost and the energy as well because these universities accept a modicum of high achieving students.

[@carimavandijk1091]

@@123ucr oh yeah definitely cheaper, I pay around a little over 1000 a year, and around 800 for the books so the first year was almost 2000 euros... compare that to ivy league schools 😬😬. And also a lot easier to get in, you just need to have the right diploma, and they let you in. Some (not schools but idk how it's called in english, "opleidingen" is how it's called here, just the bundle of courses over the years to get a diploma) do have a selection to get into but alot of them select with a lottery so not really only the people with the highest grades

[@purplerain5305]

She did make her dad proud.

[@ella1854]

heck yeah, she did.

[@suryasrinivasan3090]

Hell yeah she did 🔥

[@aleezamasood]

hell yeah

[@renegarza9]

She made us all proud

[@jazzx251]

I love the way she puts the happy face back on and looks up to the camera: "and I guess I did :)" She MUST be President, as sure as day follows night.

[@geo32573]

I never really knew much about AOC, except that the right hate her. Now I see why. She's relentless, ambitious, and extremely smart. She's the rights greatest fear, and now I like her more than ever.

[@geo32573]

@@skyhorseflying You are blind to the truth.

[@geo32573]

@@skyhorseflying There are people in this country that have been living in blindness for months, years, a lifetime. No amount of explanation on KZbin is going to make you suddenly see the truth. You have to do that for yourself... or you can continue living in blindness. Your decision to make, not mine. And definitely not my responsibility.

[@geo32573]

@Akash Jacob If you feel so strongly about it then what are you doing here? Oh right, all talk no action. KZbin is crooked but you're still here using their services. Brilliant! 👏 👏

[@geo32573]

@@skyhorseflying Such an informative comment filled with indisputable facts 🤦‍♂️

[@amyb9037]

Akash Jacob you are wrong. It is these women and people like them that make real change. They do it out of love and not for money.

[@louisejohnson6767]

When AOC was speaking about her father's death, I felt her pain squeezing my heart. I was in my early 30's when my parents died, and it was devastating..

[@fanowood]

“I’m the only one running for Congress in this room” won AOC her seat.

[@kasmirahawke150]

can we just recognize that Netflix gave a whole documentary for free bc how important this election is

[@srspanksalot4501]

@Edd 1 maybe you should have a stance that motivates people to vote. Then you could actually have inspiring stories of people winning to be made into documentaries.

[@skeltek7487]

​@Edd 1 Uhm no. From the viewpoint of any other country in the world, democrats would be centered slightly right of the middle, while the Sanders&AOC faction is slightly futher left of the middle. Your refinement of speech and insult already tells most about you. Next thing you'll tell us is animal documentaries being greenish and left wing environmental protection propaganda? What is your point?

[@sophiewong888]

@Edd 1 What I seriously, genuinely don't get is how you think liberals are 'trash'. They literally want humans to have rights, they want to save the world from climate change, they want medicare for all. And I don't understand why anyone is mad at them for it. They seriously just want humans to live in an equal, safe society, a society that cares about all people, not just rich or white or male or whatever.

[@nintandao64]

@Edd 1 If you're gonna start some nonsense then have the balls to back up your stance here then

[@dinanarivonchik]

Netflix also released cuties because of how important pedophilia is to them

[@jo-of-arc]

When Amy said "This [phone] is a commodity. My daughter's life wasn't." it sounded familiar and I just remembered that AOC used it in a speech (I think it was about the enormous price of insulin). It's incredible how these women draw power and strength from each other and I'm so glad I'm alive to see it.

[@ella1854]

totally agree, i feel so blessed that i even exist in the same time period as them

[@azraus2500]

Wasn't about Truvada?

[@rustyshackleford543]

LOL

[@aliciahowell]

I just love how Netflix just put all this documentaries out and let people be educated in current affairs, and also not turning off the comments of the videos too, it's really nice reading all the supportive comments on the documentaries.

[@BDAATL]

It’s not educational. It’s propaganda! The spin I’ve seen on their documentaries is full of lies, half truths & propaganda! It’s truly sad that people will watch, listen & believe these lies without doing their own research. Garbage!

[@marilenaganea6578]

@@BDAATL point the lies. We are listening

[@ettarose70]

“And it’s time for ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Let’s raise some hell and take our lives back.” I got chills, she is beyond amazing

[@rustyshackleford543]

SHE IS TERRIBLE THOUGH

[@bobcow1625]

Update: Cori Bush just defeated 10-term incumbent Lacy Clay in the primary!!!

[@petermackay3005]

So amazing!

[@mikeslemonade]

Netflix, another company ran by leftist. All these Silicon Valley companies are ran by radicals.

[@QueenJneeuQ]

@@mikeslemonade You're a fool.

[@MrShi-co7om]

@@mikeslemonadeAre you freaking serious?

[@julianleft4662]

@@mikeslemonade Cry about it more you manchild. Love it.

[@yagurlsai988]

I'm not even American and yet here I am across the globe feeling inspired by these women. 2020 has been one heck of a year, but there is still hope.

[@franciscofrancosmith3820]

Good stay there ..

[@slaphappysmokey1]

I am hoping that Francisco Frnaco smith3 is saying to stay there so you don't have to needlessly endure the hell that morons created here. Otherwise, I have other things we could all say by interpreting those words in other ways. These women have stories that can definitely inspire anyone! Get out and fight!

[@yagurlsai988]

@@slaphappysmokey1 haha me too. we'll just assume the greater good in people until they prove so otherwise huh

[@mararuicis]

yagurlsai it’s getting harder and harder to maintain that way of thinking...

[@yagurlsai988]

mara lynch yeah it’s unfortunate, but I’m still hopeful....for now at least :”)

[@theshimmering2064]

Cori Bush won after running a second time against the same long-term incumbent. It was a longer road, but she did it! First Black Congresswoman in her state of Missouri. There was a quote in here somewhere, where she talked about realizing that WE can change this for us. It felt so empowering. I have SO MUCH RESPECT for these four women and the unsung heroes behind them - whether they won or not. I saw AOC's speech after Congress broke for Thanksgiving holiday without a stimulus package and her frustration and sadness. With every win it seems there is a loss and with every loss there is a win. Trump lost, but Biden has a lot of damage to undo and every race in Congress is meaningful, not to mention holding Biden accountable. It's going to be like this for a long time, this uphill battle. But I can feel right now that America is capable of change, however bleak it looks at times. But this is not about left and right, this is about getting people in who actually care deeply about the people they will represent and who have the integrity to fight for those people and not sell them out to enrich their career or pockets. And the group in the beginning who started all this in motion - wow. I am seriously inspired. Not enough to run for Congress lol, but hoping this inspires a thousand working-class campaigns. And Bernie - you are the father of the movement. Thank you for holding a candle of hope with an alternative perspective that everyone ignored for decades. That is a lonely place to be in, but you embody dedication. This documentary made me feel proud to be American again. I have no doubt that one day West Virginia will finally receive what was taken from them - health, education, dignity. Talk about a forgotten land. I am holding the highest intention for their upliftment. No longer are we going to sit in shame for wanting a change and being told that is naive. It's not my friends. It's time.

[@SuperJasondennis]

And she's horrible

[@Hanfgurkenhasser]

48:36 The look she gives the camera after reading Crowley's political bs is just priceless. :D

[@clintbeasthood9758]

This woman was passing out flyers on the street, and being ignored and rejected. Now, she's one of the most powerful women in the country. Very inspiring!

[@cumincalamity9867]

not quite yet.. but she's getting there.

[@suryamohan3410]

maybe one day

[@petergallo7997]

Surya Mohan no she is

[@MSPUKIMOLIELIE]

Very sexy young lady, but her brain and altruism is what counts 100% for me.

[@MSPUKIMOLIELIE]

I recall those tense moments. U just want to cry either way

[@sometimesidontsleep3424]

“I’m not going to allow my daughter to have died for nothing.”

[@stephaniemuller5500]

I cried my balls out at that part. The blatant cold of that Healthcare system and the helplessness of the people in the midst of preventable deaths like hers leaves you so enraged.

[@lelejane]

i cried so hard when they showed her laying with her daughter. holy shit

[@waterratje1326]

For me as an European it's so weird to hear something like this... I can't believe there isn't a proper healthcare and health insurance system...

[@jalicea1650]

@@waterratje1326 in America people will rather die than be taken by ambulance. Where I am from, poverty is normal. Choosing which meds you can afford to take and which week you'll chance your life on is just an acceptable risk. Recently my neighbor died due to her untreated diabetes. She had to choose insulin or groceries. She kept gambling every week. Eventually the risks cost her life. When you say, "As a European..." to many of us Americans.... the concept that you take for granted sounds like a lie. For how can a country afford you such luxuries? How can you not be killed or consumed by a system like our own? What makes you special? We Americans deserve the same but far too few can imagine that a reality.... Hopefully one day we can. On that day... maybe we will make America as "socialist" as your country.

[@waterratje1326]

@@jalicea1650 I'm from the Netherlands and here it isn't a huge problem (healthcare wise) if you are poor. People have to have a basic insurance here so they have a minimum coverage so they can buy medication and go to the doctor or hospital. If you are poor you get additional allowances so that you can pay for those medication and insurance. What I meant was that for me it is weird that people in the USA (a country that is so developed) there isn't a system that takes care of people who are having trouble getting a job or who can't even get a job because they're injured. For me I take it for granted that I have a health insurance and that I get an allowance if I don't have enough income. I know I shouldn't because there are so many countries who don't have this kind of system. However, I'd think that a country like the USA, a country that's one of the most developed ones here, would have a system like that. Btw, I don't mean my replies to be offence in any way what so ever, so if you feel offended, my apologies

[@misskit123]

I watch the last 15 minutes of this documentary at least once a month. AOC is such an inspiration. Incredible woman. I'm in awe.

[@MaskedMan66]

You're kidding, right? She's a bratty little dingbat!

[@Asantana120]

She serve the country better when she was a waitress

[@ainsleysmith6279]

as a 16 year old who is going to major in political science and persue the government this was so inspiring I actually cried-

[@korviscapetrova5269]

Wish you good luck on all your endeavours.

[@mariacatarinaneves6647]

Same here

[@isa816]

Sameeee

[@kathrynporter2734]

Same here. Best of luck

[@scottydu81]

I hope you get blocked at every step of the way and you are never able to work in government 🤷‍♂️

[@aaroncampos4654]

I hope AOC runs for president one day, she already has my vote

[@impIicit]

🙌🏻🙏🏼

[@kyliemiu]

she is not old enough to run for president

[@aaroncampos4654]

@@kyliemiu thats why i said one day, im aware of that

[@CrimsonOptics]

She's basically got a free preorder of my vote.

[@aaroncampos4654]

@@CrimsonOptics exactly lol

[@alexisvxl]

I truly felt identified and teared up watching AOC's path to congress. She truly deserves this and I'm so proud to see a strong Latina woman take on those in power.

[@pascho1057]

She doesn’t represent latinas because she hates them on the other hand Anna Paulina Luna is a true strong Latina

[@KristinaRaqs]

She represents this Latina.

[@alexisvxl]

Pascho what makes Anna Paulina Luna a true Latina, which honestly I didn’t know about her and AOC not even when we see her being iconic and fighting for the people’s rights at Capital Hill

[@pascho1057]

Alexis M Anna Paulina Luna was actually in the air force and she is running for congress

[@rb032682]

@@pascho1057 - Why don't you answer Alexis M's question? Being "in the Air Force and running for congress" prove nothing. Please answer the question.

[@AmaHo225]

I know I’m years late but I’m willing to vote for all 4 of these women. They are passionate and willing to fight for the people. Like remembering specific strangers and their struggles, this show that they all cares

[@stephanie1543]

Unfortunately, you can only vote for them if you live in their districts. But, I'm hopeful that we can all vote for AOC for VP or President one day in the near future!!

[@honeysugar1]

AOC: In order for one of us to make it through, 100 of us have to try Lo and behold, she was that one who actually made it through! So proud of her!

[@Flacogatoalx]

Bernie Sanders campaign will go down in history as a generational shift in America's history/trajectory. AOC is proof of that power. She is going to be a lightning rod for my generation, and she is giving us hope. Its incredible and so moving to watch.

[@sammy1933]

So excited for the change our generation is going to make, we're going to have hundreds of people like this in Congress!

[@kitkatfrosty]

Its a shame she is fighting for such an evil cause that has never succeeded in any country it has been attempted in, and has resulted in the deaths of millions of innocent people.

[@samarm1587]

kitkatfrosty completely false she is not a socialist and socialism is actually really good if done right

[@drimms8060]

@@kitkatfrosty stop with your propaganda

[@loomloom1377]

@@samarm1587 When has socialism ever been done right though? Never.

[@ella1854]

Alex's whole story had me SOBBING. (Especially the ending, when she was talking about her father. That made me a wreck.) I don't think I've ever loved and admired another human being more than I do her. Between watching her adorable reactions to people on the streets praising her, and the way she listens to and wants the best for her people, I have come to look up to her so much. I honestly wish I could be best friends with her. Some of my favorite scenes were the moments right before the polls closed when she was nervous about the outcome, and when she was telling security "that's me on the screen!" so she could get into the bar. Not to mention, MAD chills when her face popped up on the screen and everyone started screaming. At that moment, my heart was bursting. Part of the reason why I love Alex so much is because I see her in me. She makes me feel empowered, like I can accomplish anything. And for that, I owe her everything. Alex, by the slim chance that you're reading this, I love you. Keep fighting for what's right, I've always got your back, girl.

[@marissamillersommer6100]

@@thegreatone11 i’m betting you don’t even know what that means. i just hope you educate yourself one day :)

[@thegreatone11]

@@marissamillersommer6100 my father was one the most brilliant engineers that I know of. I have a high degree of intelligence. I was an engineer. I was in the Army. I was Scientific support on the Great Continent of Antarctica. Some logging technology that exists today is because of my company that I helped design. The problem is we let in all this lazy trash into our once great country. They want what they don't deserve. They want other people's stuff and they hate America, and this Marxist trash is proof of this.

[@marissamillersommer6100]

@@thegreatone11 first of all - not questioning your intelligence, i studied political science and economics, and thus i have little knowledge of things like engineering. AOC was born in this country just like you and me, and is - by the definition of the word - not a marxist.

[@user-tb5fc6yr7o]

@@thegreatone11 You sound like a prime example of reddits r/iamverysmart. Plenty of engineers are at best of mediocre intelligence but falsely believe to be of superior intelligence because of their profession. Using an entire paragraph of text to assert your allegged high intelligence while not once clarifying your standpoint just highlights your mediocreness.

[@thegreatone11]

@@user-tb5fc6yr7o ill have to check that out. The intelligence aspect was actually not to show my intelligence but how dumb marxist can be.

[@rottenentertainment9518]

this movie really humanized her and made me like this woman.

[@realm8286]

Can we all take a moment and appreciate AOC's boyfriend. The dude was so supportive.

[@mamathamanjunath6575]

He sure is

[@erisplaysgames]

I'm not even American, I knew she was going to win, but when Alexandria came up as the primary winner I was nearly in tears. That's somebody who's going to make change, i can feel her passion, and her energy, I believe she's going to hold to her word and make change, and she's shown it already.

[@ella1854]

i know, even though it was two years ago and i've seen the video of her standing in the bar before, something was different about it after watching the whole journey she took to get there.

[@thegreatone11]

She's a trashy Marxists.

[@thegreatone11]

Marxist trash 🗑 green new deal climate hoax power grab.

[@trakpantz]

@@thegreatone11 Give it a rest Zzz. Read the room.. you’re literally just a nuisance here, save your breath.

[@thegreatone11]

@@trakpantz I'm pretty sure you living to constantly be un-American is not welcome here either. I'm not welcome because I don't agree with your anti American agenda ...to bad. Liberal trash.

[@michelmartinez2797]

I really felt that when she said “So, while I know that women tend to be made responsible for the actions of every man in the room. I’m not”

[@Q.T-T]

Proud feminist. I love it.

[@rudyardwalker9113]

Lmao just another radical feminist.

[@shreyarishi2720]

@@rudyardwalker9113a PROUD Radical Feminist sir! ❤️❤️👏👏

[@rudyardwalker9113]

@@shreyarishi2720 ok

[@sparksfly6149]

Huh, for years of my life I couldn’t put it into words. Male classmates, coworkers and colleagues could stand around doing nothing for hours, yet simply stopping in a moment of indecisiveness would cause whichever male superior was in the room to materialise over.

[@kimberleyhosmer5997]

Your father is not the only one who is proud of you, Alexandria! Keep up the good work! America needs your energy and talents!

[@kelsynicole9135]

I’m so glad Netflix is making documentaries like this that inspire young people to vote and run for office one day!

[@MikeFrazerII]

Hopefully the right people!

[@MsCorpora]

The most memorable scene to me is when AOC compares her pamphlet with that of her rival. And when she has to convince security to let her enter her own election party.

[@msbird222]

“I’m strong and experienced and knowledgeable....he’s going to say I’m small, and inexperienced...” as a small Latino women from the Bronx I feel this to my core. It’s so hard to convince yourself that you are so much more than what others make you believe. So truly inspired ❤️

[@rankedskywars]

bronx is shit i wanna get out

[@rudyardwalker9113]

Smh

[@shreyarishi2720]

All the love and power to you girl 🤍💖 AOC really empowers us to push ourselves ✨👑

[@theotilton4008]

Huge respect to Netflix for giving us a full free documentary to shine a light on events like this

[@Misslove-ol1nq]

I've seen this so many times, and yet it never gets old... I'm so proud of the working class labor movement sweeping the country this year. 🙌🏽💪🏽

[@valerieobrien5521]

Thank God Labour will never get in thanks to boring , dried out Kier Starmer ! Also, they're the party who want little children to evaluate what gender they want to be . Labour endorses Gay marriage which God has forbidden. Tune back to Him and read his Word, and you will find the path. you should be on !

[@rencesacramento8725]

"For every ten rejections you get one acceptance. That's how you win everything." - AOC ❤❤❤

[@ajcastillo5136]

I love this quote too.

[@kats.7268]

Love this too. She is so inspiring.

[@Q.T-T]

"Never give up" is real

[@rencesacramento8725]

@anthony cafferkey your brain makes no sense

[@rencesacramento8725]

@anthony cafferkey you don't seem to understand the statement. Are you a grade school student?? 🤣🤣

[@amiraziz9433]

True story. I used to go to flat fix where AOC worked and she used to tell my friends and I that she was running for Congress and we thought she was BSing us. She was super nice and very intelligent but we still doubted her. A lesson I have learned from this. A) don’t judge someone cause of their job or position. B) don’t let anyone tell you can’t achieve what you want in life.

[@jazzx251]

Doesn't surprise me at all. I think I know her motivation (largely thanks to this movie) ... how does a waitress even attempt to get into Congress? (out of a severe sense of injustice - like your dad dies, and vultures circle your home taking pictures ... plus, you're extremely intelligent with an asteroid named after you because you placed in the top three of a national High School science competition ... [hehe]) They don't - you were right to doubt her! She's got to be the President. She would restore dignity to the office, and to the USA.

[@robert.m4676]

She a communist that wants to put policies that are completely asinine! Oh sure she’s pretty but pretty doesn’t cut it when you’re messing with democracy why doesn’t she go to China or Russia with that crap. He’s trying to do that crap in America is anti-American period! She had a baby face. But when all the millions started to flow right into an account she is in charge of it s like a kid in a candy store. She wants to get rid of cows? I mean what??? She wants to get rid of cows! She’s mad!!!!she’s ridiculous and inside she’s a really ugly woman! Let

[@graemef8594]

@@robert.m4676 policies that are completely asinine!.. Prey tell, which policies?

[@robert.m4676]

Graeme F the green new deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s a freakin joke she’s trying to ride! She’s an admitted social democrat which is just a fancy way to say communist!

[@robert.m4676]

Graeme F wanting to give non citizens more rights then actual citizens! She’s disrespectful to ice! This countries defense against illegal immigrants which I believe 95-99 percent are good people. But they are doing it illegally. But there are the worst of the worst mingling amongst them. When they flood in it allows complete criminals and or drug couriers to easily get here and then hide and they run amok brutalizing our citizens! Look even if she were a nice person at heart she’s trying to implement communist policies and tactics which all the men in my family fought in the military to stop. And she thinks she’s just gonna try and slip that crap in without any of us objecting, well your high if you think for even one minute that I’ll let it just go! No! Everyone knows New York is completely Demonrats because of all the immigrants. Like Portland, Chicago, Seattle and just about every democrat run area is a hell hole. They make they’re cops weak which in turn puts they’re lives in serious danger!they are all unAmerican and she leads the pathetic pack! So take that!

[@ankitsaggi2039]

aoc: showed up to the town hall and answered questions thoroughly and insightfully crowley: ??? hmmm i wonder why aoc won

[@shandydavidutterback4827]

when she is having her monologue with the lines "why do you think you can do this." "The reason why is because nobody else would...so literally anybody could, right? because the alternative is no one." hit me hard. It's kinda like saying, well someone has to do it as a motivation.... kinda is disappointing in a way that is real though that somebody has to do it because others won't.

[@jdsbaby34]

I would like to see Amy Vilela run again. She had a strong platform and NO ONE in AMERICA should die because of lack of Health Insurance. NO ONE!! Also don't miss out on Katie Porter she's a beast in congress.

[@doggiesareangels]

I feel so sad for Amy's daughter. Her death was so senseless. I'm literally crying. How does this happen in America?

[@NewyorkRican2191]

The answer is very simple, Corporate Greed!!

[@liberalsocialist9723]

Capitalist Healthcare sector where profit are prioritized over peoples lives.

[@liberalsocialist9723]

@Staypuft🤍 Except for every country with single payer Healthcare. Go north and ask a Canadian if they would trade their Marxist Healthcare for the US capitalist one.

[@agyepongboateng9552]

Bernie Sanders will go down as a cult icon in politics who was way ahead of his time. I hope AOC runs for president someday. She is a force to be reckon with.

[@olayinkapelumi-johnson7630]

so are we not going to mention how supportive Alex's boyfriend is?

[@mayathepsychiic]

he seems wonderful

[@kitt4y]

As a teenage activist and current Gen Z, all of these powerful independent women are such inspirational people. I can’t wait until my generation is able to vote and change the world. I’m only 16, already itching to vote for any of these beautiful women if they ever run for presidency.

[@rubengarcia7908]

Yeah, a lot of people will get its rights recognized

[@soleilguerra6248]

same i cant wait to vote for her

[@kitt4y]

2 piece Willy yes stereotype an entire gender because of a piece of ad you saw on tv. too fragile? wasn’t every war primarily started by a a man? 🧍🏽‍♀️

[@rubengarcia7908]

@2 piece Willy and past generations thought that D&D was a game from the devil so don't start that shit

[@kitt4y]

2 piece Willy youre joking right?? 😀😀

[@ipshita154]

Cori Bush just won the primary and AOC is now the most popular face of change. Thank you Netflix for letting people watch these inspiring women's stories for free.

[@loriparsley1914]

Thanks girl for that 3.2 million you raised and for flying here to help out. I hope Texas remembers you when you run for president.

[@stanleyho8009]

AOC is such a kind and smart woman. Very upright, she is a great person. Of course I don’t know her in real life and often your “face” on camera and around others is different, but I can see her genuine smile some times and how she tries her hardest to be kind to other people.

[@t.h496]

The fact that AOC took the time to learn Arabic or at least try is so heartwarming.

[@Xenon777channel]

@Jason B Exaggerated posture with ruler straight back makes you look fake and gay

[@Xenon777channel]

@Jason B She looks normal and singing with her body. Ruler straight back looks like a saleswoman.

[@shreyarishi2720]

@Glenn Everett and you are just an idiot... Which is way more pathetic

[@hadiaali650]

@Glenn Everett How so? She has worked hard to fulfill the promises she said. She has become a very influential candidate in just two years.

[@sumayakhanom960]

and bengali. They're not noticed much but she learnt how to talk in it (even the tinniest bit) means so much. Its crazy tho that no one knows about Bangladesh bc Bangladesh is the most densely-populated with 1,252 people per square kilometer; this is almost three times as dense as its neighbour, India which has over a billion people. like damn can ppl put some respect on her name

[@Doctor13enster]

Cori Bush just won the primary against Clay, Paula Jean won her primary earlier this year, and AOC held off a fake democrat in her primary. 2020 is mostly a train wreck, but these three outstanding individuals give me hope!

[@secnytsecnyt2981]

@@thegreatone11 If you can tie their specific individual ideals to specific individual Marxist ideals, maybe I will take you seriously.

[@tanaiseverything9384]

Ed Damarlane You have replied to almost every top comment calling them marxist trash. Multiple people have asked why and you have completely ignored. Except one comment where you resorted to insults on someone’s degree and intellect instead of answering the question. If you truly believe these are horrible people then why don’t you try to persuade others and spread valid information.

[@thegreatone11]

@@tanaiseverything9384 not true dear. Only about 6 comments. They weren't the top comments until I made those comments. You would think one could some humility when there guy won. Especially seeing as it was rigged. Combat Engineer Sapper. I sacrificed for this country that I love.

[@tanaiseverything9384]

@@thegreatone11 Its still true even if they weren’t the top comments at the time. They are top comments now. You have STILL not explained and have also said that AOC didn’t deserve to represent? You were born here. I was born here. She was born here. What is the problem? Why doesn’t she deserve what you and I deserve?

[@Ridhostarr]

@@thegreatone11 u joined two weeks ago just to be a hater?

[@charliepotts5604]

could not stop watching. absolutely incredible work from all 4 powerful women and I can't wait to see them all progress in the future.

[@leafyveins4985]

I don't know why; I can't put my finger on it... but something feels like Joe Crowley was genuinely pleased when he debated AOC. I watched the whole national debate live. Even he couldn't resist her conviction, passion and debate skills. Maybe he was just ready to be done with the job and was happy to see someone competent take him on. Maybe it was both. I could be wrong, but I don't think I am.

[@cesnaanida9235]

Yes, I felt that too. Like he knows that he's gonna lose but he's gonna lose to someone better and that's good.

[@leafyveins4985]

@@cesnaanida9235 Exactly.

[@NeverDoubtTheWorm]

Wow she went from getting Ice for that same bar, to watching herself win an election on the other side of the bar. Just beautiful, beautiful

[@The1TheyCallFoo313]

@Baby Yoda Up In This Mofo says the Trump supporter. 🥴🥴 I seen your other low IQ comment, hilarious.

[@ritwikchaitanya2072]

Its hilarious to watch Americans fall into communism , an idea that they always opposed has now laid its seeds inside America.😂

[@captainturbo87]

@@ritwikchaitanya2072 The presidential election is over, you can stop trolling now. Or are they paying you until the end of the year?

[@ritwikchaitanya2072]

@@captainturbo87 no one's paying me squat dude , I'm not even in America ...just amusing to watch it go down

[@captainturbo87]

@@ritwikchaitanya2072 From Communism, you say(something non-existent in this country)? I wonder how much of American history and economics you're privy to? Are you familiar with Reagan and how his tax plan sent our economy plummeting for forty years? Maybe I should ask what you DO know instead of confirming what you don't.

[@veinerschnoozle6776]

Who's here after Cori Bush and Paula Jean Swearengin won their primaries

[@JungleEd17]

Had no idea. That's great news. If we are going to control two branches, we might as well do it with progressives. Let's make sure we win big and get Joe on our side.

[@kargudin]

They did?!? Cool

[@soaressupermario]

For each 100 they reject you have 1 who accept... Never lose the faith in you. I'm happy. You deserve. Now it's up with you to change and "TURN THE HOUSE UPSIDE DOWN" 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@louisaamabel708]

Mário Soares 💯

[@bigollameo]

@Santiago Bron Shut up, ancap douchebag.

[@Rossie123able]

Not sure how I haven't seen this until January 2021 but man, these women campaigned fearlessly. Need more people like them running for Congress in the future.

[@NC-ym2lv]

1:18:01 man I just keep replaying this part over and over. Her freaking out, to her running in, and her reaction to the numbers.

[@MrWalker1661]

Like that Netflix chose to make it free

[@hB-vr1ln]

Especially since they spent a shit ton of money on it too.

[@silviafigueroa5259]

Love& faith 🙏🏽. AOC for president!!

[@pt5244]

Until when?

[@LumeanTV]

@Silly Milkmaid But you're here watching it now aren't you

[@emmanuelegu.2464]

Silly Milkmaid what a dumbass you are. GO AOC!!!

[@SpiritHunterDSG]

Sure there’s times where all politicians get there facts wrong, getting fact checked is the right thing to do regardless if you’re left or right party... but you cannot tell me for one second AOC doesn’t follow a moral compass. Regardless of her political platform, she uses her platform to stand for minorities and she’s so young. Her ambition in equality is empowering.

[@luckyk5274]

I agree, people can argue that they don't agree with AOC's ideas but no one can argue that she doesn't have ambition, passion, and human compassion

[@maad1827]

Also the grassroots organizing we are shown here is so inspiring. Scary, but inspiring!!

[@jakescourage]

as somebody who disagrees with her in some ways, she is definitely passionate and charismatic.

[@horatio8213]

Relly? Did she pay her 2000 dollars due tax?

[@horatio8213]

@@stars8324 That is pure whatabouthism. You claim she is so clean and idealistic. Then why she can't pay her tax? Why she is above the law? Law only for others not for her? It is just pure bigotry, "rich do not pay taxes". Then why she is not?

[@devonbattilega5111]

This is incredible. Thank you for posting this on KZbin.

[@endlessnightsss]

such a powerful documentary. loved it so much.

[@harleyquiinnnn]

56:03 Wow. I am 19 and I had the exact same thing as Amy Vilela's daughter, a blood clot in my vein, a few months ago. But because I live in Germany, I went to the emergency center the evening it happened, had all possible tests done: blood test, ultra sonic, x ray, etc. Got presciption to medication immediately and got made a plan of what i should do and which doctors I should meet next. It got all done IMMEDIATELY and without a single thought spent on financing. In Germany, we dont need to worry about financing because our insurance covers nearly all of it, the only thing in the foreground is curing our issue. Even jobless and homeless people are ensured to have health insurance. And all the examinations and the medication were nearly FREE for me. Because I live in Germany I am cured a few months later and because she lived in the U.S. she is now dead. 😶 And the USA have the audacity to call themselves land of the free, in what way do they ensure more opportunities/freedom/human rights to people?

[@thegreatone11]

@oh no a German has no right to be a critic of the USA. They caused more deaths in the last hundred years than in the entire history of the western world combined. You can add all deaths Stalin committed to that also because they created a power vacuum of most of territory conquered and then lost to the Russians. Over 200 million lives lost because of Germany in ww1 and ww2. They would have waged more wars if the US and Russia not been so powerful.

[@audrey1342]

@@thegreatone11 there are nazis in America btw and "most" is not enough

[@bogdanrogozianu8919]

@@thegreatone11 are you aware that at the time you were writing this tweet there were more nazis in the US (70m voted for Trump in November 2020) than in nazi Germany at its peak (13m voted for Hitler's party in July 1932)?

[@chaitanyabatra6952]

@@bogdanrogozianu8919 *oh damn*

[@foofung9961]

@@chaitanyabatra6952 I mean it's fact that it's illegal to be a nazi in Germany but it's totally okay in the US. yikes.

[@ThoughtfulPotato]

Not even an American and I found this inspirational! Also, Netflix, points for putting this up for free...

[@robert.m4676]

Maithili Desai Netflix sucks and so do the Obama’s!

[@ThoughtfulPotato]

@@robert.m4676 um.. ok...

[@mojito-gb5617]

Free propaganda 😂😂😂 Making her look good before election.. how brave Netflix. If im not wrong she was the one who said she isn't paid much (150K $+ a year by the way) Ps: she is the one who said it was cool to steal groceries stores if you are hungry. Can she get more stupid?😂 The only reason she is successful is because she is a woman and plays the victim, and all you do is portray her like a strong woman... You are not strong just because you are a women, and you aren't smart just because you're a man. There are dumb man like there are Dumb women like AOC!! If you want an example of a strong woman, just watch Kayleigh Mcenany, Trump's press secretary she rips of AOC and fake journalists in a crazy fashion. That woman is a savage. 🔥 Deal with it, don't be a victim be better.

[@ThoughtfulPotato]

@@mojito-gb5617 not even getting into a debate with you here... Your country, your senators... You get to decide...

[@JoylessEric]

@@ThoughtfulPotato as an American I say that is a good Idea. You could give them multiple sources and they'll say it's fake. They will also bring up Democrats and Obama randomly lol.

[@haangnguyenngan5215]

What an insightful and informative documentary! Thank you for this! (From Vietnam with love)

[@minetteglynn5147]

im not even american and this documentary made me cry

[@michaeldatuin15]

The transition from AOC doing her politics and then going straight to the bar to work is so powerful, with out even thinking i've totally forgotten that everyday ordinary people can just work their way into politics. it's not just given theres a chance.

[@michaeldatuin15]

craig ike thats gonna be a no from me chief

[@cosuinofdeath]

Get a grip you sycophant

[@rhino5100]

@craig ike Did you watch the documentary? She started with $200. The money came later.....after the work.

[@rhino5100]

@craig ike Please post cite. You can't, because you lie. I'll wait......

[@rhino5100]

@craig ike Yes, I'm an American. I'm a former state prosecutor from Virginia and I have participated in campaigns. She got donor interest once her campaign picked up steam and momentum. That's what happens. Democratic Socialist doesn't mean she doesn't take donations to run a campaign. Its not like being a Franciscan monk. You can educate yourself on how campaigns begin, how they are financed, and how they run. Even watching this video will give you more of an idea than you seem to have based on your questions/comments.

[@ajl2232]

The ending with Ocasio and her boyfriend hugging, talking about her father and just riding those scooters was bitter sweet. It made me shed some tears. I am proud of her and I am sure her father is also proud of her.

[@frankrodriguezit]

Great documentary! THANK U NETFLIX!!!

[@angaeltartarrose6484]

Just watched it on Netflix, & it was absolutely amazing!

[@under3089]

"Democrat Joe Crowley is leading the fight against Trump" *AOC looks directly into camera*

[@summertea545]

Joe .... who?

[@morgankaressa6668]

@@summertea545 are you asking asking or are you being sarcastic?

[@TheRealJT_F1]

@@summertea545 JOE MAMA

[@TheRealJT_F1]

@@thegreatone11 lots of things wrong with this. 1. Marxist is incorrect 2. 2a is bad very very bad 3. She isn't against white america she is against white supremacy 4. Climate change is definitely not a hoax and I have that for a fact 5. How is she power grabbing?

[@summertea545]

@@thegreatone11 Sounds like a personal problem.

[@a7xtherevrend]

Guy: "I haven't seen you in awhile; must be election time." Crowley: 👁️👄👁️ That sums up most politicians right there.

[@wingcheung9041]

She got me with her story of her and her father standing before the white house when she was a little girl and her father telling her that the government buildings belonged to her. I was moved to tears...

[@rat5800]

@@wingcheung9041 uueag

[@cariboucreates7988]

I knew I couldn't have been the only one that laughed my ass off at that 😂

[@shreyarishi2720]

@@wingcheung9041 Yes, all the family backgrounds made me cry too, these qre real people... Finally! and not some corporate funded robots ❤️✨

[@JeremiahFernandez]

@@cariboucreates7988 yes i'm pretty sure you're not the only sad person around here

[@ramonperezflaquer3769]

I've watched this on Netflix like 3 times and like 2 times here, this documentary is so inspiring.

[@kimberlyallen4156]

You make your dad and all of us proud keep pushing. You can do anything

[@ericab9003]

From only watching short videos of AOC, I never really understood who she was or what she stood for but was intrigued by her energy as she spoke. This documentary made me cry my eyes out when watching her journey to change. Seeing how motivated she was I understand why she came out victorious and will continue to do so in the future. So happy that she got what she truly deserves! Very inspiring! GO AOC!

[@lee-ci8mj]

She really got a whole documentary and she’s still only thirty ✊

[@jalicea1650]

She was 28 when she made this documentary so girl just turned 30 this year. She's got more years in her and hopefully she will be president one day! :D

[@rankedskywars]

@@jalicea1650 most likely wont happen

[@jalicea1650]

@@rankedskywars Considering what we witnessed this week by the traitors in Washington i.e Trump and his sycophant supporters who tried to usurp our government. Anything can happen especially since 10-20 years is a long time and many of us Americans are sick and tired of status quo presidential candidates.

[@rankedskywars]

@@jalicea1650 yeah but you have to appeal to both sides of the aisle because of the electoral college, and the places worth more are typically right leaning. but i mean since the new generations keep getting more and more progressive only time will tell. but

[@jalicea1650]

@@rankedskywars The issue that's not going to be so black and white come 2040. By 2030s we are going to be a very different country demographically and most states will be majority minority ethnic background people. Who lean far more to the Left as AOC represents than tradition neoliberal center right politicians you see currently. The dying white majority is likely to have to adapt to a more progressive and democratic- socialist supporting young people of diverse backgrounds. If we had an election today you may have some point, but 10 years? 20? Nah you'd be wrong.

[@roshanminai]

"Knock Down The House" puts a whole new meaning to it now after the Capitol Attack.

[@luckygnome2746]

yeah this title aged horribly

[@angaeltartarrose6484]

It means to knock out office the corrupt, & bring in the new!

[@Tatpunjiya]

43:05 wow. Even as a non American, it moves me, inspires me, fills my eyes with tears

[@matthewschumm1836]

"i'm the only one running for congress in this room"

[@elaineburnett5230]

Very, very smart, logical and to the point.

[@TrishhYoungg]

The bar scene still makes me tear. When there is hope there is resilience! Keep fighting the good fight America!

[@ella1854]

same, i had chills from that scene and i just felt so empowered. i honestly don't know what i did to deserve the literal greatest role model ever.

[@albertobadillo4955]

This is the greatest documentary I've ever seen!! This is like a dream come true. May God bless every single one of all you fighters!!

[@SK-fy8dl]

Imagine how much more our senate could do if we had Paula Jean Swearengin instead of Manchin, as well as Amy Vilela. But I'm so grateful we have Ocasio-Cortez and Cori.

[@bee4590]

"re-election time, huh?" "you know, you gotta do it." at a pride parade. says absolutely everything about Crowley's performative-ness

[@KA-eu9sy]

When he rolled up his sleeves, and could do nothing but scratch his head. Hearing her speak power, passion, purpose. He knew he lost.

[@ominous-omnipresent-they]

The more I learn about AOC, the more I respect AOC.

[@zachary7897]

She is one of the dumbest people ever to be elected. Constantly debunked and wrong about nearly everything. Pushes for extremist things like court packing. She has given the right a lot of ammo to make fun of her though. Hell even people on the left were making fun of how she didn't know what the three branches of government are.

[@incognitodaily956]

😂😂😂😂

[@fiener42484]

@@zachary7897 back to your swamp Trumptard, keep losing bigly!

[@thescottishanimeguy9946]

@@fiener42484 lmao, yes not liking AOC clearly means your a trump supporter.

[@fiener42484]

@@thescottishanimeguy9946 I love how you can’t even back that courage of your convictions: weak asf Trumptard

[@olajidematthew3947]

Great documentary.Really inspired by these women. Thank you Netflix

[@sillyrabbittrixareforkids6431]

Imagine what those people that rejected AOC are thinking now she’s one of the most powerful women in politics

[@thegreatone11]

She's marxist trash and the green new deal climate hoax power grab

[@sillyrabbittrixareforkids6431]

@@thegreatone11 Hey queen, I’d love to hear you definition of Marxism, because last time I checked Democratic Socialism is not the same thing as Marxism:)

[@SayisSaying]

She's one of the most powerful people in congress period.

[@thegreatone11]

@@sillyrabbittrixareforkids6431 of course its not the exact same but the end result is.

[@sillyrabbittrixareforkids6431]

@@thegreatone11 how would two completely different philosophies lead to the exact same result?

[@moeinial]

"For every 10 rejections you get 1 acceptance.. and that is how you win everything" just wow.. AOC is amazing.. 21:00

[@tharukagovinda3188]

This is proof that she really was a waitress, and had experience applying for jobs. For every 100 applications, you may have one call-back. Love her! What a role model.

[@AlbowaSinema]

On a serious note she is not amazing at all. She is a pandering corrupt politician. The quality of your leadership just keeps getting worse!

[@ronrendon]

@@AlbowaSinema LOL.....FOX NEWS MUCH?!

[@tharukagovinda3188]

@@AlbowaSinema Maybe, maybe not - usually all politics are somewhat skewed, but measuring by the standards set by Trump and Mr. McConnell (so called leadership examples) I think we can all agree she is an angel.

[@thelapander]

That's cause its worthless

[@Kevin-et2xs]

Brilliant movie. Thank you, Netflix, for this amazing documentary.

[@chrissynaidoo13]

AOC is so inspiring to all people around the world. This was beautifully done and I’m so glad that Netflix decided to film and air for people around the world to watch for free.

[@mitak2535]

The fact that this was filmed and nobody knew what an icon of American politics AOC would become just blows my mind

[@StrokerAce3983]

She's not an icon of America politics! AOC is an embarrassment to this country.

[@BZhang-wq5vm]

They probably filmed everybody at least for record keeping purpose.

[@thefinalwhistle1623]

@@StrokerAce3983 she is an icon you don't like but an icon nonetheless. I knew she would be before the election and I'm in Scotland. You're just salty. LOL

[@thkh1817]

Lee Keybum Bernie raised her soooo noisy🙃 communist 💯

[@Infoagemage]

@@StrokerAce3983 theres a lot more embarrassing things going on buddy

[@poppy2424]

I cried when AOC found out she had won, running into the bar not being allowed in until the security guards realising it was her and then seeing the fact that she won with 82%. As a woman who has always had a power struggle with men I cried because it gave me hope for human decency and the ability to change.

[@eveaudrey9662]

Ah yes, woman good. Man bad. Same old, same old.

[@ant7316]

@@eveaudrey9662 what ?

[@alexpopa5436]

She won with 57%, 82% was the percentage of counted votes at that point.

[@Q.T-T]

@@eveaudrey9662 oh, shut up incel

[@eveaudrey9662]

@@Q.T-T hehe I’m not a incel but go off 🤪

[@earlyangelo5704]

For every 10 rejections, you get one acceptance ❤

[@hannamakela6989]

This film was such an eye-opener! :)

[@benjaminpickles2642]

Paula Jean just won the 2020 Senate primary!

[@rickstevens1479]

I was just going to comment on joe Manchin who is a republican pretending to be a Democrat. He needs to go .

[@benjaminpickles2642]

@Rick Stevens She won the primary to run against Shelly Moore Capito, the other Senator who is a Republican, but I agree that Manchin needs to go. Sadly, that can’t happen until 2024.

[@jlynn4736]

Awesome. Thank you for update

[@estebanocon5041]

Really!! That’s so good to hear

[@lionelheredia1249]

@@rickstevens1479 👍🗽💨

[@dnugget924]

I never knew the story of alexandria ocasio cortez until i watched this.... and by the end of it, it had be crying actual tears! Her ambition and determination has moved me, such an inspiration.

[@The1TheyCallFoo313]

@Loki the sly one1 of the only politicians that never took corporate money is the puppet? You're pretty misinformed, good job.

[@The1TheyCallFoo313]

@Loki the sly one Even if that's true, who she a puppet to? She's a puppet to her beliefs? They obviously saw something in her, and she qualified. The justice Democrats run on the exact same platform she believes in. Being a puppet is being paid by corporate money for corporate interest, and going against your own beliefs. Not even close to the same at all. .

[@The1TheyCallFoo313]

@Loki the sly one I watched it twice. Your point? Where the actual rebuttal. I didn't say what you said wasn't true, but it litterly changes nothing. She wasn't just picked out of thin air, and she's obviously qualified.

[@The1TheyCallFoo313]

@Loki the sly one Guess if they would've chosen a white guy he would've deserved it, but not her. Being a puppet is being a sell out to your beliefs, she believes in the same beliefs as the justice Democrats. Very weak argument.

[@The1TheyCallFoo313]

@Loki the sly one I know all about the justice dems. She wasn't randomly picked, she was nominated , then considered because of her community work and not selling out for a job or corporation. She got the job that 10,000 people applied for, not 3 people . And no video link was posted, we don't need people like Trump or Biden in office, but more people like the justice Dems , Bernie Sanders and other progressives who aren't owned by corporations. Every civilized country in the world has universal healthcare except America, puppets don't that as a top priority.

[@Jeanpants]

I cried a lot watching this documentary because for so long I gave up on our government, but AOC gives me so much hope that things can really change for us people. She's such an inspiration.

[@mishellelog]

I was crying 😢 To see this hard work as AOC. And all people put on. Make me feel so proud

[@Sebastian-jg9tx]

'This is a commodity... my daughter's life wasn't'. wooow, that hit me hard

[@doughobson204]

I'm Canadian and just found out who she was a couple of weeks ago, when she called out Congressmen Yoho and was instantly proud of a stranger, having watched a couple of clips of her speaking out, I had seen the trailer for this, so it was really great to see her journey not knowing anything about her other than she's one badass woman, who I admire and am inspired by, she gives me hope and really lets me know there are good people out there fighting the good fight, keep it up AOC!

[@NewyorkRican2191]

@@clara-ye9jm how are you Clara, you made a comment claiming AOC wants people in Congress to make 147k per month. Can you please provide a Link to her making that comment? I don't think that is accurate information.

[@jazzx251]

@@clara-ye9jm 147k a month would be $1.75 million a year. I personally thinks she deserves that - but that's not what either her or you meant, is it?

[@thegreatone11]

Keep your stupid comments to 🇨🇦 a crap country ran by a queen thousands of miles away.

[@covfefe1787]

@@jazzx251 that’s 100 times the salary of the president congress shouldn’t be a career but a privilege.

[@anadiaz4020]

This documentary is so inspiring❤️👏

[@edolux_.]

I really needed this. It's easy to be made to feel small, but more important to remember we are BIG.