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2020
1 h 33 m

2020
1 h 33 m

Summary Equal parts personal and political, Represent follows three women on both sides of the aisle who share the singular goal of improving their community through public service. Myya attempts to spark a youth movement and unseat the incumbent mayor of Detroit; Bryn, a farmer and working mother in Granville, OH, runs for township trustee; and...

Documentary

Directed By: Hillary Bachelder

2020
1 h 33 m

2020
1 h 33 m

Represent

Metascore Generally Favorable

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Summary Equal parts personal and political, Represent follows three women on both sides of the aisle who share the singular goal of improving their community through public service. Myya attempts to spark a youth movement and unseat the incumbent mayor of Detroit; Bryn, a farmer and working mother in Granville, OH, runs for township trustee; and...

Documentary

Directed By: Hillary Bachelder

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Chicago Tribune

Aug 14, 2020

While Represent could’ve used another 20 minutes to flesh out its unguarded moments, this is a strong feature-length directorial debut. Regional politics is local politics is national politics. It’s revealing to see how the sausage gets made, and who gets to make it.

By Michael Phillips FULL REVIEW

Aug 14, 2020

Heading into the homestretch of this year’s election, Represent feels like a balm. A reminder that, win or lose, there’s something to be gained by reigniting people’s interest in civil engagement, especially at the local and state level.

By Monica Castillo FULL REVIEW

San Francisco Chronicle

Aug 13, 2020

Bachelder’s fly-on-the-wall approach reveals great details, and she picked compelling subjects.

By Carla Meyer FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Aug 13, 2020

The film deduces that these women need meaningful support, but doesn’t fully explore what that might look like — whether it would come in the form of campaign teams, money, endorsements or all of the above.

By Lovia Gyarkye FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Backbone Films, ITVS International, Kartemquin Films

Release Date Aug 14, 2020

Duration 1 h 33 m

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Documentary

Tagline Democracy. On Her Terms.

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