Ilhan Omar is a woman, she is an immigrant from Somalia; she is muslim and wears a hijab; she has a past involving personal scandal; Ilhan Omar is running for elected office in the US. If you think she doesn’t have a chance to win, that just means that you haven't yet met this smart, charismatic, determined, savvy politician. This film, thanks to its incredible access, tells her unforgettable story of battling to make a difference in the face of bigotry, sexism, nativism and yes, even personal scandal. This is must see viewing for anyone interested in the changing the status quo and/or witnessing the rise of an international political force.
Directed by:
Norah Shapiro
Genre:
Documentary
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Documentary
Languages:
English
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