Quest for the Vote in Washington, D.C.

The LastBattlefront

This one-hour documentary is the first historical film on the right for self-government in Washington, D.C. told through the lives and voices of its citizens. This is a non-partisan film with conflicting points of view which premiered on PBS and is
available for private screenings.

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Upcoming Screenings

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Palisades Library Screening

The Last Battlefront: Quest for the Vote in Washington, D.C. is screening at the Palisades Library on Nov. 24, 2025.

We encourage all attendees to bring non-perishable food and/or personal care items (such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant, diapers) to donate to the Ward 3 Mutual Aid Group.

Friendship Heights Village Center Screening

The Last Battlefront: Quest for the Vote in Washington, D.C. will screen at the Friendship Heights Village Center in Chevy Chase, MD on Jan. 22, 2026.

Nationwide Broadcast on PBS

The Last Battlefront: Quest for the Vote in Washington, D.C. will begin broadcasting nationwide on PBS in April 2026.

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Painting of Lafayette Square by Peter Waddell for The White House Historical Association

THE STORY

Find out about the story and characters behind the film and the voting rights movement in D.C.

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The TEAM

Meet the team behind “The Last Battlefront” led by director Anna Reid Jhirad.

The Team