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By Sabrina McFarland
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Black, South Asian woman makes history with White House win.
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Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream
What's the Story?
VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: CHASE THE DREAM is a documentary about the attorney turned history-making politician. Through narration, archival footage, and photos, the film shares the life story of the Oakland, California native who is the eldest daughter born to immigrant parents from India and Jamaica. Harris grows up to have a groundbreaking public service career, which includes becoming the first woman elected as California's Attorney General, as well as the first Black and South Asian American woman to win office as Vice President of the United States.
Is It Any Good?
This is a feel-good film about one woman's personal journey that paves a path of inspiration for others. In Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream, she recalls, "My mother used to say, 'Don't sit around and complain about things. Do something.'" Harris's activism began at a young age with organizing a protest to overturn her apartment building's rule to ban kids from playing in the courtyard, and she won! Later, she has a number of career successes before her White House victory. "Don't you ever let anyone tell you who you are," Harris declares in this documentary that delivers with sound words of advice. "You tell them who you are."
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the perseverance of Harris in Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream. How does she also demonstrate communication, compassion, and courage?
Harris expresses gratitude for her mother's major role in her life. What were some things that Shyamala Harris did to raise a proud and confident child?
In what ways does Harris's previous experience in law enforcement and the U.S. Senate help prepare her for teamwork in the White House?
What is the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative? What impact does the concept have on the Biden-Harris administration? On society?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : January 19, 2021
- Cast : Joseph Biden , Kamala Harris , Donald Trump
- Director : Nick Randall
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Legacy Distribution
- Genre : Documentary
- Topics : Activism , History
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Courage , Gratitude , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 44 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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