The Inquisitor
Meet Barbara Jordan: a civil rights icon whose powerful voice masked a complex private life.
About the Documentary
Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of.
The Filmmakers
Angela Tucker
Angela Tucker is an EmmyⓇ Award-winning producer of Belly of the Beast. Past directorial work includes All Skinfolk Ain’t Kinfolk, Black Folk Don’t, and (A)Sexual. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a recipient of Film Independent’s Amplifier Fellowship and a Chicken and Egg 2023 Award.
Trevite Willis
Trevite Willis is an independent producer and film festival founder. She co-executive produced To Live and Die and Live, and executive produced The Forty-Year-Old Version. She is producing The Inquisitor: The Barbara Jordan Documentary.. She has produced seven feature films, including Cargo, Blood Bound, Maya and Her Lover, and Children of God.
Moira Griffin
Moira Griffin is a producer based in Los Angeles, California. Her award-winning projects include Slow Pulse, Cap, and Night Shift. Currently she’s producing Marshall Tyler’s The Prince of 7th Ave (with Vogue Studios) and Angela Tucker’s The Inquisitor. Moira is a Film Independent Amplifier fellow. She has held positions at Fox and Sundance Institute.