​​A Colombian Black rural activist's historic bid for presidency stirs a national awakening.

Igualada: Refusing to Know Your Place POV

Premiered July 07, 2025
Igualada: Refusing to Know Your Place

In Colombia's most consequential election, Black activist Francia Márquez rises from rural organizer to presidential candidate, challenging centuries of racial and social exclusion. Filmed over fifteen years, this intimate portrait captures how Márquez transforms a grassroots movement into a powerful force for change, inspiring millions to reimagine their nation's future and their place within it.

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