The Pushback
“The fight for the heart of Texas... and the soul of America.”
Synopsis
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.
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THE PUSHBACK | Natasha Harper Madison & Mayor Adler
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2020-10-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Ford
- Original Score
- Joseph Cash
- Original Title
- The Pushback
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Giant Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Ford
Joseph Cash
Kevin Ford, Zach Passero
Emily Barclay Ford, James D. Stern, Charles Horak, Richard Linklater
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Kevin Ford
Editor
Kevin Ford
Director
Zach Passero
Editor
Emily Barclay Ford
Producer
Charles Horak
Producer
Richard Linklater
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Pushback about?
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.
Who directed The Pushback?
The Pushback was directed by Kevin Ford.
Who stars in The Pushback?
The principal cast of The Pushback includes Veronica Escobar, Natasha Harper-Madison, Becky Bullard, Ashley Cheng, Fred Cavazos.
When was The Pushback released and how long is it?
The Pushback was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pushback?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pushback was composed by Joseph Cash.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pushback?
The Pushback holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).