Review of Knock Down the House (2019) by Scepticpurple — 01 May 2019

So instead of simply reviewing AOC, without having even watched Knock Down The House, as it appears most of the reviews here are doing, I think I'll actually focus on the quality of the documentary itself: Knock Down The House doesn't waste any time trying to disguise a certain degree of bias in favour of democratic progressivism - it would have been interesting if the documentary had at least spent some time addressing female representation across the broader political spectrum, but such bias only occasionally reaches levels at which it feels genuinely obstructive to the legitimacy of the documentary itself.

For most of the time, Knock Down The House serves as a refreshingly personal and uplifting exploration of it's subjects, and their successes. It's focus on AOC as the show's pinhead is understandable, but the inclusion of the other women is ultimately just as interesting - I hope that they are remembered too.

The show provides an exceptional analysis of of each of their backgrounds, campaigns, and successes, in such a way that each of their personalities and principles are communicated to the viewer clearly and most of all: naturally, rather than feeling like political canvasing strategy.

It's hopeful and optimistic outlook makes a welcome break from the bleak pessimism that has engulfed much of the analysis of the Trump era, and thus makes for much easier and enjoyable viewing. All in all, Knock Down The House is an inspiring personal, and pertinent film, that above all, instils hope in both it's subjects, and the power of individual determination itself.

This is empowering documentary film-making done right.