Kamala Harris' Documentary Short to Hit Theaters Before Election

A documentary short focusing on Vice President Kamala Harris will hit theaters a few weeks before this year’s presidential election.

Directors Samir Zakir and Gerard Pizarro co-directed Camalawhich aims to share previously untold stories behind Harris’ journey through anecdotes, animations and interviews with prominent entertainment figures, family members, close friends and key politicians.

The project does not yet have a publicly announced release date, but it is set to begin airing in theaters in October. Camala will then be available via PVOD and SVOD ahead of the November 5 presidential election, which will pit Harris against Donald Trump.

It is unclear how many theaters the short film will be shown in, nor has its running time been revealed.

Bada Bing Pictures is distributing the short, which hails from Illumin8 Entertainment and Pizarro Creative. Producers include CNN analyst Bakari Sellers, who was once the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and is friends with Harris. First-time filmmakers Zakir and Pizarro are producing the short with Wendy Pizarro.

“This film is not just about Kamala’s political journey, it’s also about her humanity. It’s about the joyful warrior that she is, fighting for the well-being of all people,” Gerard Pizarro said in a statement. “As an underdog and a new filmmaker, I am honored to tell the story of another underdog, a Black and Indian woman who has broken barriers and inspired millions.”

Zakir is an entrepreneur and philanthropist, CEO and co-founder of Illumin8 Entertainment, which is behind projects focused on mental health and holistic wellness. Gerard Pizarro is a social justice advocate and former trial lawyer who founded Pizarro Creative in part to focus on the stories of underrepresented communities. Wendy Pizarro has also worked as an attorney and is a leader in health and wellness innovation.

Harris’s career includes serving as California attorney general before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016. She became the first African-American and first Asian-American vice president and accepted the Democratic presidential nomination last week after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid in July.

The manifesto for Camala.

Illumin8 Entertainment and Pizarro Creative

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