IndieLens Pop-Up Screening Series Part 1: The Inquisitor
Meet Barbara Jordan: a civil rights icon whose powerful voice masked a complex private life.
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.
The screening will be followed by a talk facilitated by Emili Toth (she/her).
She is the youth programs manager for League of Women Voters of Maine/Maine Students Vote.
Emilia has lived in Maine since 2022 and recently graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a BA in Women and Gender Studies and a BA in English. She started as an intern with Maine Students Vote, where she found a passion in organizing and working with young people to create a better future for all. Emilia became involved in community organizing and advocacy in high school, when she lived in Nashville, TN. Now a proud New Englander, she is devoted to supporting the next generation of youth leaders and creating opportunities for students to participate in civic engagement work.
About this series:
EPL is excited to be an official screening partner of IndieLens Pop-Up for the first time. This year, this long-running community screening series celebrates its twentieth season, which has brought together nearly half a million people for conversations inspired by thought-provoking documentaries.
This season, the screening series will feature both in-person and virtual events in more than 200 communities across nearly all 50 states! “What makes INDEPENDENT LENS truly special is the way Indie Lens Pop-Up brings these powerful documentaries right into local communities all across the country,” said Beatriz Castillo, senior director of engagement and impact operations at ITVS.
Dates in the series:
March 21 at 2 PM: The Inquisitor
April 25 at 2 PM: The Librarians
May 23 at 2 PM: The Grocery List
