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The Inquisitor

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Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle Jun 18
Tucker humanizes the icon. Go to Full Review Andrea Schmidt MovieJawn Aug 19
Tracing Jordan’s beginnings in Houston’s historic Fifth Ward to her devastating early death, The Inquisitor deftly weaves a nuanced portrayal of a formidable politician and expert orator. Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest Jun 24
When the film employs its end credits to show the many monuments in Rep. Jordan’s likeness around the state, Tucker can take pride in building something equally formidable, providing a stage once again for her words to reverberate. Go to Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht Jun 19
A wonderful archival documentary about Barbara Jordan, a trailblazer and one of the great orators in American political history. Go to Full Review Beth Accomando AWFJ.org Jun 10
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Angela Lynn Tucker’s The Inquisitor opens with Barbara Jordan stating: “What the people want is very simple. They want an America as good as its promise.” Jordan spent her life and career trying to make good on that promise. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Angela Lynn Tucker

Director

Barbara Jordan

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Alfre Woodard

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Dan Rather

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Jasmine Crockett

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Rodney Ellis

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Movie Info

Director
Angela Lynn Tucker
Producer
Angela Lynn Tucker, Moira Griffin, Trevite Willis
Genre
Biography, Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 38m