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As the Denton Black Film Festival celebrates its 12th year with a theme of "Courage and Hope," LWV Denton is a Community Partner for a screening of The Inquisitor, an inspiring documentary about the remarkable Texan, Barbara Jordan.

As a young girl in Houston's Fifth Ward, Barbara Jordan was taught to defy expectations. She understood that to succeed, she would need to forge her own path. With relentless determination and unyielding tenacity, Barbara Jordan made history as Texas's first Black state senator and the first Southern Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. In a world dominated by white men, she moved with deft skill, earning both their respect and their fear. At a time when the idea of a Black woman holding power seemed inconceivable, Barbara Jordan created a roadmap for change. The Inquisitor chronicles the life of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, whose electrifying voice and moral clarity during President Richard Nixon's impeachment captivated the nation, earning her the moniker "The Inquisitor".

Prior to the screening LWV Denton will share its mission and initiatives with the audience.

About the screening:
https://dbff26.eventive.org/films/the-inquisitor-693b507cadbee9108408535c

About the film:
https://itvs.org/films/inquisitor