Seeking out the

5000 greatest films

in a century of cinema

Surge

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Directed by Hannah Rosenzweig and Wendy Sachs
Produced by Hannah Rosenzweig and Wendy Sachs
With: Lauren Underwood, Liz Watson, and Jana Lynne Sanchez
Cinematography: Margaret Byrne, Letty Gallegos, and Contessa Gayles
Editing: Laura Tomaselli
Music: Paul Trubachik
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: 08 September 2020
Aspect Ratio: 1.78 : 1
Color: Color
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Inspiring doc follows three of the record number of first-time female candidates running for Congress during the 2018 midterm elections. Whereas Knock Down the House (2019) focused on primary challengers to the Democratic establishment, Surge looks at Democratic candidates trying to turn red districts blue.