Knock Down the House is a 2019 documentary film that follows the campaigns of four progressive female candidates who ran for Congress in the 2018 midterm elections. The film primarily focuses on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a former bartender who defeated longtime Democratic incumbent Joe Crowley in the Democratic primary for New York's 14th congressional district. The film also follows Amy Vilela, Cori Bush, and Paula Jean Swearengin, who ran for Congress in Nevada, Missouri, and West Virginia, respectively. The film documents the challenges and successes of these candidates as they attempt to unseat establishment politicians and bring fresh perspectives to Washington.
