The Inquisitor: Film and Talk - Barbara Jordan

Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of.

Join us for refreshments, the film and talk at the City College of NY.

A new film from Angela Tucker with coproducers Trevite Willis, and Moira Griffin.

When: Wednesdsay, Feb 18th at 6 PM

Where: CCNY, Shepard Hall room 291, 259 Convent Ave (140th street and Convent)

Accessibility: CART and ASL provided

Getting there: #1 to 137th st, ABCD to 145th Street (CCNY Shuttle bus @ 15 min). Accessible route: #6 to 125th street, M101 to 140th street. Building is accessible.

Sponsored by Third World Newsreel and the Documentary Forum at CCNY and cosponsored by the Black Studies Department at CCNY and the CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center. An Indie Lens Pop up presentation.

Questions to [email protected]

Director /Producer Angela Tucker

Producer Moria Griffin

Producer Trevite Willis

Credit: Lyndon B. Johnson Library 

Caption: U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan 

Credit: DeAnn Friedholm 

Caption: Barbara Jordan and Nancy Earl at their home in Austin

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