Meaningful Movies Project in partnership with Fix Democracy First invites you to the screening of The Inquisitor. Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, the first Black woman from the South elected to Congress. Jordan became a well-known figure during the Watergate hearings. She used her sharp mind and powerful speaking style to hold leaders accountable to the law. The film connects her public success with her private challenges, such as her struggle with multiple sclerosis and her life as a closeted lesbian, to look at how democracy is changing. By showing Jordan’s focus on honesty and fairness, the documentary encourages viewers to question those in power and think about how to build a more active and fair future for everyone.

Special guest and Emmy Award–winning voiceover artist Sharon Nyree Williams will open the event with a powerful spoken word piece, setting the tone while empowering and inspiring us to be our best selves—and reminding us that we must take an active role in ensuring democracy is experienced by all.

This film is made possible by Indie Lens Pop-Up.

Post Film Discussion 💬

Join us for a live panel discussion immediately following the screening, featuring community voices and democracy advocates in conversation about the film’s themes and their real-world impact with Rev. Carla Robinson, Kiayna O’Neal & Sharon Nyree Williams.

Event Details 📅

Date: Sunday, March 22nd, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM PST

Location: Online Screenin

Admission: FREE!!! – But Donations are welcome.

There is no cost to attend, but donations help us continue offering meaningful films and discussions to the community. Every bit of support truly matters.

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About Our Speakers:

Rev. Carla Robinson is a seasoned faith leader and community advocate in the Diocese of Olympia. A graduate of Concordia Seminary, she served as a Lutheran pastor for 13 years before being received into the Episcopal Church in 2001. Ordained in 2009, she has served on the staffs of several congregations across the Diocese of Olympia, including Saint Mark’s Cathedral (Seattle), Resurrection, All Saints, Ascension, St. James, Christ Church, and St. Matthew San Mateo.

Appointed Canon for Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation in 2022, Rev. Robinson has held numerous diocesan leadership roles, including Deputy to General Convention and service on the Board of Examining Chaplains and Standing Committee. She currently serves on the steering committee of TransEpiscopal and as President of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the UBE. In her canon role, she engages the diocese in the work of Becoming Beloved Community, partnering with the Circles of Color, the bishop’s office, and collaborators beyond the diocese to advance racial justice and community transformation.

Sharon Nyree Williams is an Emmy Award–winning voiceover artist, award-winning solo performer, and arts & culture leader who bridges community through storytelling. Rooted in her Southern upbringing, she has shared her work across the United States and internationally in Rwanda.

Her solo show LEGACY premiered at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall through the Seattle Symphony’s Community Stages Fund before traveling to Los Angeles and New York. At the United Solo Festival, the world’s largest solo theatre festival, LEGACY received the 2025 Spring Award for Best Spoken Word and the Fall Award for Best Encore Performance.

Sharon is also the creator of Dare to Claim the Sky, Circles of Life, and Plight: I Am My Brother’s Keeper, along with three spoken word albums and the book Dare to Claim the Sky. In 2025, she was named an official nominee by the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences.

Her mission is simple yet profound: to change the world one story at a time.

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Kiayna O’Neal is the Digital and Communications Director at VoteRiders, where she uses digital strategy and storytelling to help voters navigate ID laws and stay civically engaged. She has led digital communications efforts across political campaigns, nonprofits, startups, and advocacy organizations. Her background includes roles on digital and communications teams with numerous campaigns including Beto for Texas, Jon Ossoff for U.S. Senate, Biden for President, and more. Earlier in her career, she worked on the Center for American Progress’ youth policy team, Generation Progress, led movement-building content work at Color Of Change, and as a local newspaper correspondent in Florida. Kiayna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and a Master’s degree in Global Strategic Communication. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, volunteering, reading, playing/watching volleyball, and reality TV. Like the late Barbara C. Jordan, she is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she is committed to social action and the betterment of her community.

About Our Partners: 

Fix Democracy First Education Fund focuses on voter education, voter registration, outreach, and expanding civic participation across Washington state and beyond. We are dedicated to informing and educating the public about voting and democracy issues to increase civic engagement and participation.

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