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Quick facts for kids Alexandra Pelosi
Pelosi in 2013
Born	(1970-10-05) October 5, 1970 (age 54) San Francisco, California, U.S.
Education	Loyola Marymount University (BA) University of Southern California (MA)
Occupation	Filmmaker, writer
Years active	2002–present
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Michiel Vos ​ (m. 2005)​
Children	2
Parent(s)	Paul Pelosi Nancy Pelosi
Relatives	Christine Pelosi (sister) Ron Pelosi (uncle)

Alexandra Corinne Pelosi (born October 5, 1970) is an American journalist, documentary filmmaker, and writer. She is well-known for making films that explore different parts of American life and politics. Alexandra is the daughter of Nancy Pelosi, who used to be the leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Paul Pelosi.

Early Life and Education

Alexandra Pelosi was born and grew up in San Francisco, California. She is the youngest of five children. She earned a college degree from Loyola Marymount University. Later, in 1993, she received a master's degree from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

Alexandra Pelosi's Career in Filmmaking

Before she started making documentaries, Alexandra Pelosi worked for ten years at NBC News. She was a "field producer," which means she helped organize and gather news stories from different locations.

Documenting Political Campaigns

In 2000, while working for NBC, Alexandra Pelosi covered George W. Bush's presidential campaign. She brought a small video camera with her. She filmed her experiences for 18 months. This footage became her first documentary, Journeys with George. The film was very popular and earned her six awards nominations.

In 2001, she started working only on documentaries for HBO, a TV network. By 2017, she had made 14 documentary films.

During the 2004 elections, Pelosi followed the candidates again. Her HBO documentary, Diary of a Political Tourist, showed what it was like on the campaign trail. She also wrote her first book, Sneaking into the Flying Circus, about how presidential campaigns work.

Exploring Different American Voices

Alexandra Pelosi's film Friends of God: A Road Trip with Alexandra Pelosi (2007) looked at evangelical Christians in North America. She also made The Trials of Ted Haggard, which followed a former pastor.

In 2008, she went back to political events. She documented the start of the Tea Party movement for her film Right America: Feeling Wronged - Some Voices from the Campaign Trail. This film premiered in 2009.

Films About Social Issues

In 2010, Pelosi made a film called Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County. This documentary showed the lives of children whose families were struggling. They were living in motels in Orange County, California. The film highlighted the challenges faced by these families.

She also made Fall to Grace (2013). This film was about a former New Jersey governor, Jim McGreevey.

In 2015, Pelosi returned to her hometown of San Francisco. She made a film called San Francisco 2.0. This movie explored how the growing technology industry was changing the city. Many people praised the film for showing these changes clearly.

Looking at Money and Politics

In 2016, Alexandra Pelosi made Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk?. This film explored how money influences politics. She interviewed many wealthy people who donate large amounts to political campaigns. She asked them why they give money and how it affects elections.

Her documentary The Words That Built America aired on HBO in 2017. This special film celebrated American history. It featured famous people, including former presidents and actors, reading important documents like the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. It also included interviews and children reading the Bill of Rights.

Outside the Bubble: A Roadtrip with Alexandra Pelosi (2018) showed Pelosi traveling across America. She talked to people from different backgrounds and political views.

In 2019, she released Goodbye Congress. This film featured interviews with members of Congress who were leaving their jobs. They shared their thoughts on how Washington D.C. works.

In 2020, Pelosi released American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself. This film explored how Americans see themselves and their country.

After her mother, Nancy Pelosi, stepped down from her leadership role, HBO released Pelosi in the House (2022). This film included many years of behind-the-scenes footage of Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. Capitol.

In 2023, Alexandra Pelosi directed The Insurrectionist Next Door for HBO. This film featured interviews with people who were involved in the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.

Documenting January 6 Events

On October 13, 2022, videos filmed by Alexandra Pelosi were shown during a public hearing. These videos were taken during a difficult day at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. During this time, many important leaders were moved to a safer location. Alexandra Pelosi's videos showed these leaders making important phone calls and working to address the situation. Her footage provided a unique look at what happened behind the scenes during those hours.

Personal Life

On June 18, 2005, Alexandra Pelosi married Michiel Vos. He is a journalist and lawyer from the Netherlands. They got married in Greenwich Village.

In 2006, they had their first child, a boy named Paul Vos. He was named after Alexandra's father, Paul Pelosi. In 2007, they had another son, Thomas Vos. He was named after his great-grandfather, Thomas D'Alesandro Jr..

Alexandra Pelosi's children sometimes appear with her mother, Nancy Pelosi, at public events.

Filmography