Running with Beto
Run like there’s nothing to lose
This documentary follows Beto O’Rourke’s rise from political unknown to national sensation through his bold attempt to unseat Ted Cruz in the US Senate. Embedded with Beto for his entire campaign, Running with Beto follows his journey through access to O’Rourke, his family, and a team of political newcomers. The film reveals the challenges of an unconventional campaign as Beto navigates an onslaught of negative advertising, strain on his family, and the pressure of delivering for passionate supporters. This film is creatively and financially independent from Beto O’Rourke and his campaign.
Director
David Modigliani
Producer
Rachel Ecklund, Rebecca Feferman, Greg Kwedar, David Modigliani, Michelle Modigliani, and Nancy Schafer
Runtime
94 minutes
Rights Represented
Educational Rights, Digital Rights
Captions Available
English
Language
English
Press
“…a glimpse at a wrenching reality rarely seen in the sanitized, smiling images usually put forth by candidates.”
- The Washington Post
“Entertaining…absorbing…unexpected and refreshingly real.”
- Los Angeles Times
“…reminiscent of Albert Maysles’ Primary or Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker’s more recent The War Room… the portrait of a state many of us thought we had pinned down, and how its identity is shifting in a positive direction.”
- Variety
Festival & Awards
SXSW 2019 Audience Award
Winner Dallas International Film Festival
Sun Valley Film Festival
Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival