Independent Lens (1999)

S27E6 The Inquisitor

Delve into the life and impact of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. As a pioneering congresswoman from Texas, her keen intellect and unwavering principles reshaped American politics. Her powerful advocacy spanned from the impeachment of Nixon to the fight for civil rights, always calling for accountability. Yet, behind her public persona, she grappled with personal challenges that remained largely hidden from the world.