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The Inquisitor

  • 2025
  • 1 Hr 35 Mins
  • Documentary

In 1972, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan became the first Southern Black woman to join Congress, one of many firsts in her career as a trailblazing political leader.

Director

1 Credit
Angela Tucker

Actor

20 Credits
Barbara Jordan
Former U.S. Representative 1973 - 1979
Dan Rather
Dan Rather
Journalist
Brenda Eatman Aghahowa
Self - Author and Professor Emerita, Chicago State University
Rodney Ellis
Former TSU Debate Team Member
Ruth Simmons
Ruth Simmons
Self - Former 5th Ward Resident
Mary Beth Rogers
Self - Author, Barbara Jordan: American Hero
Max Sherman
Self - Former Member of Texas Senate 1969 - 1977
Cecile Richards
Cecile Richards
Self - Activist
Ashley Farmer
Self - Associate Professor, University of Texas at Austin
Jasmine Crockett
U.S. Representative (D-Texas) 2023 - present
Senfronia Thompson
Self - Texas State Representative 1973 - present
Carla Brailey
Self - Associate Professor, Texas Southern University
Ben Barnes
Self - Former Lieutenant Governor of Texas 1969 - 1973
Lisa Moore
Self - Professor, University of Texas at Austin
Frank Pratka
Self - Jordan Campaign Organizer
Sylvia R. Garcia
Self - U.S. Representative (D-Texas) 2019 - present
Elizabeth Holtzman
Self - Former U.S. Representative 1973 - 1981
Ron Kirk
Self - Former Mayor of Dallas 1995 - 2002
Jewell Jackson McCabe
Founder, National Coalition of 100 Black Women
Annise Parker
Self - Former Mayor of Houston 2010 - 2016

Composer

1 Credit
Omar Fadel

Cinematographer

1 Credit
Duane Prefume

Editor

1 Credit
Annukka Lilja
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