CLARISSA’S BATTLE follows a tenacious single-mother and organizer as she fights for accessible and affordable child care and early education for ALL. Clarissa Doutherd suddenly found herself unhoused and unemployed after the birth of her son. Determined to put an end to this cycle experienced by millions of families nationwide, she sets out to lead a powerful coalition to advocate for universal child care and preschool. Her journey takes us from her hometown of Oakland, CA to Washington D.C., and her campaign helps fuel a national movement. This film demonstrates the strength and power in building inclusive movements from the grassroots up. CLARISSA’S BATTLE premiered at the Human Rights Watch Film Festival in New York City and continues to screen at prestigious film festivals around the globe. The film has begun a robust screening campaign with grassroots organizations, policy makers, and corporations. CLARISSA’S BATTLE will head to PBS stations nationwide in 2023.