The documentary Nat Bates For Mayor tells the story of the 2014 mayor's race in Richmond, California, where Chevron spent over $3 million to back 83-year-old African American candidate Nat Bates. The film explores the themes of corporate influence, race, gentrification, homophobia, and political self-determination through the lives of colorful small-town characters.
Nat Bates for Mayor
The 2014 mayoral election in Richmond, California, saw Chevron invest heavily in supporting 83-year-old community leader Nat Bates.
