Storyline
Clarissa is a driven, straight-talking single Black mother and social warrior in Oakland, California. Becoming unhoused with an infant inspired her to champion childcare and preschool as a human right. Funny and irreverent, Clarissa's infectious energy pulls us along as she presses forward, with fortitude gained through effort and loss. But juggling this work with raising a young son pushes Clarissa into a personal healthcare crisis far too common among stressed, working mothers, especially women of color. Clarissa's Battle follows her journey as a community leader, political candidate and time-stretched mother as she fights for the health and dignity of children and their parents nationwide. This isn't just Clarissa's battle - it's our battle, too.
Cast & Crew
Clarissa Doutherd
Self
Lead
Patty Murray
Self
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tamara Perkins's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Clarissa's Battle is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
