Nancy Pelosi’s daughter, Alexandra, is a renowned documentarian with six Emmy nominations under her belt. She is the youngest daughter of Pelosi, the first and only female House Speaker. As per reports, Nancy Pelosi and her daughter, Alexandra Pelosi, are in the news again after submitting controversial footage. Alexandra, who was in the Capitol during the January 6 riot, submitted footage to HBO for her Pelosi in the House documentary. In the clip, Pelosi stated, “I take responsibility” for the Capitol’s security failures that day. The House Administration Subcommittee has now acquired the said footage from the television network.
Alexandra Pelosi has made 15 documentaries for HBO, the first of which was the 2002 film Journeys with George. She was a field producer for NBC when she shot the documentary that followed President George W. Bush’s campaign trail.
Other notable documentaries by Alexandra Pelosi include 2022’s Pelosi in the House, which covers Nancy Pelosi’s life. Her latest work is last year’s The Insurrectionist Next Door. The film chronicles the infamous January 6, 2021, riot inside the U.S. Capitol to keep Donald Trump in power.
Pelosi in the House (2022)
Alexandra Pelosi covered her mother’s life in her 14th film, Pelosi in the House. The documentary premiered in December 2022 and offers a candid look at Nancy Pelosi’s life as the first and only female House Speaker. It comprises behind-the-scenes footage of the congresswoman, following her through the halls of Congress. The documentary also takes a look at the other half of her life as a mother of five, reported HBO‘s press release.
Pelosi in the House gives viewers a unique look at American politics and crucial political moments in the country’s recent history. It chronicles Nancy Pelosi’s efforts on the Affordable Care Act and the COVID-19 relief package. Other important political moments that the documentary chronicles also include the two impeachments and the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Alexandra Pelosi filmed the documentary over three decades and covers Nancy Pelosi’s breakthrough political career. Additionally, it looks into Pelosi’s “career milestones leading up to the inauguration of President Joseph Biden in January 2021.” Pelosi in the House is now streaming on Max.
The Insurrectionist Next Door (2023)
One of Alexandra Pelosi’s most recent documentaries, The Insurrectionist Next Door, premiered in 2023. The film chronicles the events of January 6, 2021, when rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Alexandra served as director and producer for the film alongside editor Geof Bartz, while Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller were executive producers for the HBO documentary. Lastly, Anna Klein serves as coordinating producer.
During the riot, Nancy Pelosi’s daughter, Alexandra, was inside the Capitol to keep Donald Trump in power. As part of the documentary, the Emmy-nominated filmmaker interviewed multiple rioters. People Magazine reported that several of these individuals are now facing criminal charges “for their participation in the unprecedented events of the day.” The Insurrectionist Next Door also marked Alexandra Pelosi’s 15th documentary for HBO. It is now streaming on Max.
Journeys with George (2002)
Journeys with George was the first addition to Alexandra Pelosi’s acclaimed list of documentaries. Shortly after graduating from the University of Southern California, Alexandra filmed her first documentary in 2002. She was working as a field producer for NBC News when she began covering President George W. Bush’s campaign trail. In 2000, she remained on the road for 18 months to film the video diary, reported HBO.
In total, 15 HBO documentaries represent Alexandra Pelosi’s successful career as a documentarian. Some of her other popular works include Falls to Grace, The Trails of Tedd Haggard, Friends of God: A Road Trip with Alexandra Pelosi, and more. All the HBO documentaries are also streaming on Max now.
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