Pelosi in the House

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Pelosi in the House
Directed by Alexandra Pelosi
Produced by
  • Alexandra Pelosi
  • Lisa Heller
Starring
CinematographyAlexandra Pelosi
Edited byGeof Bartz
Music byWendy Blackstone
Production
company
Distributed by HBO
Release date
December 13, 2022
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Pelosi in the House is a 2022 American documentary film about American congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. Released in December 2022 on HBO, it provides a behind-the-scenes look at the career of Pelosi. The SF Chronicle called the film "essential viewing." [1] The New York Times review says "it provides an unusual opportunity to watch Pelosi negotiate legislation and rally votes." [2]

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References

  1. "'Review: Nancy Pelosi fan or not, HBO's 'Pelosi in the House' is essential viewing'".
  2. Kenigsberg, Ben (December 13, 2022). "'Pelosi in the House' Review: Keeping Her House in Order". The New York Times.