The Inquisitor
In 1972, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan became the first Southern Black woman to join Congress, one of many firsts in her career as a trailblazing political leader. Looking at her life both in and out of the limelight, this insightful documentary explores how her voice still resonates today.
Where to watch The Inquisitor in United States
Can I watch The Inquisitor in United States? Yes — you can stream The Inquisitor in United States on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
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Where is The Inquisitor streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel | — |
About The Inquisitor
The Inquisitor is a 2025 English-language documentary film directed by Angela Tucker. The cast is led by Barbara Jordan, Alfre Woodard, Dan Rather. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. In United States, it is currently streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.
The Inquisitor was produced by Black Public Media, TuckerGurl, and Southern Fried Films and made in United States of America. It was released on June 8, 2025.
- Director
- Angela Tucker
- Release date
- June 8, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Black Public Media, TuckerGurl, Southern Fried Films
The Inquisitor cast & crew
The Inquisitor was directed by Angela Tucker.
The cast features Barbara Jordan as Self (archive footage), Alfre Woodard as Narration, Dan Rather as Self, Jasmine Crockett as Self, Rodney Ellis as Self, and Jewell Jackson McCabe as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Omar Fadel, cinematography is by Duane Prefume, and it was produced by Angela Tucker and Moira Griffin.
Is The Inquisitor worth watching?
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Inquisitor is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Inquisitor
In United States, you can stream The Inquisitor on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Inquisitor
Barbara Jordan
Self (archive footage)
Alfre Woodard
Narration
Dan Rather
Self
Jasmine Crockett
Self
Rodney Ellis
Self
Jewell Jackson McCabe
Self
The Inquisitor — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Inquisitor in United States?
The Inquisitor is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Inquisitor on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Inquisitor is currently available on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Inquisitor in?
The Inquisitor is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Inquisitor?
The Inquisitor runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
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