The Pushback
The fight for the heart of Texas... and the soul of America.
Overview
The first of two Latinas to represent Texas in Congress, Veronica Escobar, and the only African-American woman to run for city council in Austin in 2018, Natasha Harper-Madison, lead a diverse group of progressive voices across Texas as they fight decades of institutional racism and policies of discrimination along the border. The battle over immigrant rights, land seizures to build the border wall, and the troubled racial history of the state form the backdrop to a film that explores how a place once known for its reactionary politics is becoming more liberal, more diverse—and more at risk for violent conflict.
Cast
Veronica Escobar
Self
Natasha Harper-Madison
Self
Becky Bullard
Self
Ashley Cheng
Self
Fred Cavazos
Self
Rey Anzaldua
Self
Ann Finch
Self
Mike Epp
Self
Joe R. Lansdale
Self
Marianna Wright
Self
Beto O'Rourke
Self
