Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke's 2018 Texas senate campaign is documented, showcasing his remarkable effort to unseat incumbent Republican Senator Ted Cruz in a heavily Democratic state. Despite being relatively unknown outside his district at the campaign's start, O'Rourke's determination to visit all 254 counties and reject PAC funding helped raise his profile. The film highlights key issues, including President Trump's border wall proposal and mass shootings, which sparked debates on immigration and gun control. It also explores the impact of O'Rourke's decision to run on his family, who describe the commitment as exponentially greater than his previous congressional campaign. The documentary discusses the potential effects of the election result on the 2020 elections.
Running with Beto
A deeply personal documentary explores Beto O'Rourke's groundbreaking Senate campaign, as he takes on Ted Cruz in a captivating and unpredictable political showdown.
