Knock Down the House (2019)★ 7.4/10

The opening is a bit choppy, and the editing lacks cohesion, but once Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appears on screen, her charisma takes over. I watched through to the end without pause. The final voiceover strikes a quiet, resonant chord. As a documentary, its greatest strength lies in its subject—that even amid a broken political system, individuals and grassroots movements can still strive for change. That alone suggests the system may still be capable of reform.

I feel for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at moments of visceral fear, courage and thrill. Although I disagree with almost all the policies that she advocates, I have to admit she’s a likable lady with genuine sense of mission for working class people. It’s always enjoyable to witness grassroots fighting against the system. Just remember how easy a human being can be corrupted.