Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal

Born: September 21, 1965
in Chennai, India
Pramila Jayapal (born September 21, 1965) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative from Washington's 7th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents most of Seattle, as well as some suburban areas of King County. Jayapal represented the 37th legislative district in the Washington State Senate from 2015 to 2017. She is the first Indian-American woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district's first female member of Congress, she is also the first Asian American to represent Washington at the federal level.

Before entering electoral politics, Jayapal was a Seattle-based civil rights activist, serving until 2012 as the executive director of OneAmerica, a pro-immigrant advocacy group. She founded the organization, originally called Hate Free Zone, after the September 11 attacks. Jayapal co-chaired the Congressional Progressive Caucus from 2019 to 2021, henceforth serving as chair. She serves on both the Judiciary Committee and Budget Committee.

Movies for Pramila Jayapal...

Title: Land of the Giants: Titans of Tech
Character: Self
Released: March 29, 2022
Type: TV
Inside the meteoric rise of Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google — from their small origins to their current domination of the tech industry.
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Title: Everything's Gonna Be All White
Character: Self
Released: February 11, 2022
Type: TV
A deep dive into America's past and present through the experiences of people of color. The docuseries marries humor with history as it confronts the facets of racism, exploitation and discrimination that contributed to the formation of America.
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The Corporate Coup D'État
Title: The Corporate Coup D'État
Character: Self - Democrat Representative
Released: November 18, 2018
Type: Movie
A democracy should protect its most vulnerable citizens, but increasingly the United States is failing to do so. This investigation blends the insights of experts with the experiences of citizens of the Rust Belt in the Midwest where the steel industry once flourished, but where closures and outsourcing have left urban areas desolate. It is here where Donald Trump finds some of his most fervent supporters.
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Title: Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Character: Self
Released: June 22, 2018
Type: TV
Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and voices from across the ideological spectrum.
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Title: The Opposition with Jordan Klepper
Character: Self
Released: September 25, 2017
Type: TV
A satire of the hyperbolic, conspiracy-laden noise machine that is the alternative-media landscape on both the right and left.
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Title: Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Character: Self
Released: February 8, 2016
Type: TV
Samantha Bee breaks up late-night's all-male sausage fest with her nuanced view of political and cultural issues, her sharp interview skills, her repartee with world leaders and, of course, her 10-pound lady balls.
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Title: The Circus
Character: Self
Released: January 17, 2016
Type: TV
Come one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters and events are presented in real time, as they are happening.
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Title: At This Hour with Kate Bolduan
Character: Self
Released: February 10, 2014
Type: TV
Weekday news and discussion airing at 11am Eastern.
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Title: Real Time with Bill Maher
Character: Self
Released: February 21, 2003
Type: TV
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.
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Title: The Daily Show
Character: Self
Released: July 22, 1996
Type: TV
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Title: Frontline
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 17, 1983
Type: TV
Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.