Street Fight

Street Fight is a documentary that captures the intense and dramatic 2002 mayoral race in Newark, New Jersey, between the then-incumbent Mayor Sharpe James and a young challenger, Cory Booker. Directed by Marshall Curry, the film provides a gripping behind-the-scenes look at the political tactics, power struggles, and personal attacks that defined the campaign.

The documentary showcases the challenges faced by Booker, a Rhodes Scholar and former Stanford University football star, as he attempts to unseat the long-time, deeply entrenched Mayor James. With intimate access to the candidates and their teams, the film reveals allegations of voter suppression, police intimidation, and smear campaigns.

Street Fight offers more than just a political story; it dives deep into themes of race, corruption, and democracy in America. Its raw, unfiltered portrayal of the political process earned it critical acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature.