Can You Hear Us Now?

Apr 4, 2020

1h 27m

★ 10.0

Overview

After eight years of one-party control, Wisconsin voters have found their lives increasingly irrelevant to state lawmakers. An ensemble of strong-willed Wisconsin women sets out to be heard in this unnerving portrait of American democracy.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Twelve Letter Films

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0.0

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0.0

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