Knock Down the House(2019)
Knock Down the House Synopsis
In 2018, a young bartender in the Bronx, a coal miner’s daughter in West Virginia, a grieving mother in Nevada and a registered nurse in Missouri join a movement of insurgent candidates challenging powerful incumbents in Congress. Without political experience or corporate money, these four women are attempting to do what many consider impossible.
Knock Down the House (2019) is a documentary film directed by Rachel Lears, released on January 27, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cori Bush, Paula Jean Swearingen and Amy Vilela. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 185 ratings.
- Director:
- Rachel Lears
- Writers:
- Rachel Lears, Ryan Blotnick
- Producers:
- Sarah Olson, Rachel Lears
- Cinematographer:
- Rachel Lears
- Composer:
- Ryan Blotnick
- Production:
- Atlas Films, Artemis Rising, Doc Society
- Status:
- Released
Knock Down the House (2019) Trailer
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Knock Down the House Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
as Self
Cori Bush
as Self
- Paula Jean Swearingen
Paula Jean Swearingen
as Self
- Amy Vilela
Amy Vilela
as Self
Joe Crowley
as Self
Ilhan Omar
as Self
Joe Manchin III
as Self
Nancy Pelosi
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Rachel Lears, written by Rachel Lears and Ryan Blotnick, produced by Sarah Olson and Rachel Lears.
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Knock Down the House Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 185 ratings.
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Knock Down the House – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Knock Down the House online?
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Knock Down the House (2019) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Knock Down the House?
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The main cast of Knock Down the House (2019) includes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cori Bush, Paula Jean Swearingen, Amy Vilela and Joe Crowley. The film was directed by Rachel Lears. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Knock Down the House released?
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Knock Down the House was released on January 27, 2019 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Knock Down the House worth watching?
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Knock Down the House (2019) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 185 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Knock Down the House?
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