Kamala Harris: A Documentary Film by Angad Singh and James Robinson

An Investigative Look into the Life and Career of Vice President Kamala Harris

Early Life and Education

Kamala Devi Harris was born in Oakland, California, on October 20, 1964, to Jamaican-born economist Donald Harris and Indian-born cancer researcher Shyamala Gopalan Harris.

Harris earned her bachelor's degree in economics and political science from Howard University, a historically Black university in Washington, D.C.

She went on to earn her law degree from Hastings College of the Law at the University of California, Berkeley.

Political Career

Harris began her political career as an assistant district attorney in Alameda County, California.

In 2003, she was elected District Attorney of San Francisco, becoming the first woman and the first African American to hold the position.

In 2011, Harris was elected Attorney General of California, again making history as the first woman and the first African American to hold the office.

In 2017, Harris was elected to the U.S. Senate, representing California.

In 2021, she was elected Vice President of the United States, becoming the first woman and the first person of color to hold the office.

Controversies

Harris's life and career have not been without controversy.

In 2020, she was criticized for her handling of the Ferguson protests.

She has also been criticized for her record on criminal justice reform, particularly her support for certain tough-on-crime policies.

Documentaries

Angad Singh and James Robinson directed and produced a documentary film about Harris that premiered on PBS in 2023.

The film explores Harris's life and career, and provides insights into her political and personal journey.

The film has been praised for its in-depth look into Harris's life and for its balanced portrayal of her career.