The Spokeswoman (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2020, The Spokeswoman is a documentary film directed by Luciana Kaplan, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. The Spokeswoman narrates the trip of María de Jesús Patricio, the first indigenous woman to run for president in Mexico, revealing the nature and complexity of racism and gender discrimination in a changing society.
Who’s in it. The Spokeswoman stars María de Jesús Patricio Martínez as Self, Yamili Chan Dzul as Self, Carmen García de Aldama as Self and Fidencio Aldama as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Spokeswoman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spokeswoman page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spokeswoman (2020)?
- In US, The Spokeswoman is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spokeswoman worth watching?
- The Spokeswoman holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spokeswoman?
- The Spokeswoman stars María de Jesús Patricio Martínez, Yamili Chan Dzul, Carmen García de Aldama, Fidencio Aldama and Panchita Vázquez.
- When was The Spokeswoman released?
- The Spokeswoman was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.
