Dark Horse (2020)

Dark Horse is a documentary film that follows three candidates running for Georgia State House and Senate seats in the 2018 Election. Phyllis Hatcher is a Black female pastor and long time community worker that is now trying her hand at politics. She runs as a Democrat in a heavily Republican district. James Morrow Jr, a teacher and coach is a Black man running as a Republican in an overwhelmingly Democratic district. A self-described "pink unicorn with polka dots," James charts a rare course trying to become the only Black Republican in the Georgia House of Representatives. Dan Berschinski is veteran of the Afghanistan War who suffered the loss of both of his legs due to an IED blast. Now he tries to find a new way to serve his county as a first-time politician. His path to unseat an incumbent Republican is made even harder because he must face two other Democratic candidates in the Democratic primary. By canvassing, phone banking, fund raising and constant campaigning, these three endure the brutal and sometimes lonesome experiences of the political process. Can they convince their districts and their voters to give them a shot. Only election night will tell.