The Inquisitor

About The Inquisitor

In 1972, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan became the first Southern Black woman to join Congress, one of many firsts in her career as a trailblazing political leader. Looking at her life both in and out of the limelight, this insightful documentary explores how her voice still resonates today.

The Inquisitor (2025) is a documentary film directed by Angela Tucker.

Barbara Jordan takes the lead as Self (archive footage), Alfre Woodard as Narration, Dan Rather as Self, and Jasmine Crockett as Self. At 95 minutes long, it arrived in June 2025.

American members can watch it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.