The Pushback poster

The Pushback(2020)

The fight for the heart of Texas... and the soul of America.

  • Documentary
4.0

Overview

The first of two Latinas to represent Texas in Congress, Veronica Escobar, and the only African-American woman to run for city council in Austin in 2018, Natasha Harper-Madison, lead a diverse group of progressive voices across Texas as they fight decades of institutional racism and policies of discrimination along the border. The battle over immigrant rights, land seizures to build the border wall, and the troubled racial history of the state form the backdrop to a film that explores how a place once known for its reactionary politics is becoming more liberal, more diverse—and more at risk for violent conflict.

Status:Released
Release Date:Oct 6, 2020
Runtime: 1h 35m

Director:

Kevin Ford

Top Cast

Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

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Natasha Harper-Madison

Natasha Harper-Madison

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Becky Bullard

Becky Bullard

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Ashley Cheng

Ashley Cheng

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Fred Cavazos

Fred Cavazos

Self

Rey Anzaldua

Rey Anzaldua

Self

Ann Finch

Ann Finch

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Mike Epp

Mike Epp

Self

Joe R. Lansdale

Joe R. Lansdale

Self

Marianna Wright

Marianna Wright

Self

Beto O'Rourke

Beto O'Rourke

Self

Official Videos

THE PUSHBACK | Natasha Harper Madison & Mayor Adler

THE PUSHBACK | Natasha Harper Madison & Mayor Adler

THE PUSHBACK | Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, Beto O'Rourke & Maria Teresa Kumar

THE PUSHBACK | Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, Beto O'Rourke & Maria Teresa Kumar

THE PUSHBACK [OFFICIAL TRAILER]

THE PUSHBACK [OFFICIAL TRAILER]

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