Amidst widespread unrest across Colombia, one determined woman had the courage to challenge an entrenched political establishment on the country’s biggest stage. Against all odds, in 2021, Francia Márquez, a black, rural community activist launched a presidential campaign hoping her uncompromising appeal for justice can inspire a country to dream again. Today, Marquez is Colombia’s Vice President.
Igualada has been made possible with the support of: Sundance Institute, Luminate, Perspective Fund, and Open Society Foundation.
Intermixing our recent footage, and archival, this sample is a window into who Francia is, her activism and trajectory, and her ascension in popularity throughout Colombia, and internationally. We hope it illustrates the incredibility of Francia’s story and campaign.