A city police officer assaults a documentary maker on a public sidewalk during the 2002 Newark mayoral election campaign.
“Sometimes elections are won and lost in the streets...”
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A city police officer assaults a documentary maker on a public sidewalk during the 2002 Newark mayoral election campaign.
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Cory Booker stands on the streets of Newark, New Jersey, as he campaigns against incumbent Mayor Sharpe James in the 2002 mayoral election. The film follows Booker, a City Council member, as he rallies support and faces challenges from a powerful political machine. Accusations about his background and living conditions arise, while city officials attempt to undermine his campaign through intimidation tactics. The documentary captures the intense political climate and the aspirations of Newark's residents for change amid a contentious election.
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- See Cory Booker's grassroots campaign tactics in action.
- Meet influential figures like Spike Lee and Cornel West.
- Follow the intense political rivalry in Newark's mayoral race.
Did You Know
- Cory Booker lived in Brick Towers, a public housing building, from 1998 to 2006.
- The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
- In 2006, Cory Booker won over 70% of the vote against Ronald Rice.
- Sharpe James was indicted in July 2007 following the election.
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Who directed the documentary Street Fight?
Street Fight was directed by Marshall Curry.
What year did Cory Booker run for mayor of Newark?
Cory Booker ran for mayor of Newark in 2002.
What was the outcome of the 2002 Newark mayoral election?
Cory Booker fell short in his 2002 bid to unseat incumbent Sharpe James.
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