Alexandra Pelosi facts for kids

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 the daughter of Nancy Pelosi, who was once the Speaker of the United States 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 bachelor's degree from Loyola Marymount University. In 1993, she received a master's degree from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

Exploring a Career in Film

Before she started making documentaries, Pelosi worked for ten years as a producer at NBC News.

Documenting Political Campaigns

In 2000, while working for NBC, Pelosi covered George W. Bush's campaign for president. She used a small camcorder to record her experiences for 18 months. This footage became her documentary, Journeys with George. The film earned her six Emmy nominations.

In 2001, Pelosi began working only for HBO, a television network known for its films. By 2017, she had filmed and directed 14 documentaries. Most of these were made with Sheila Nevins, a well-known producer.

Pelosi returned to political campaigns during the 2004 Democratic primary. She followed the candidates running for president. Her HBO documentary, Diary of a Political Tourist, showed this journey. She also wrote a book called Sneaking into the Flying Circus. This book was about how presidential campaigns are presented by the media.

Films About Different Topics

Pelosi's documentary Friends of God: A Road Trip with Alexandra Pelosi aired in 2007. This film explored the lives of evangelical Christians in North America. She also interviewed former pastor Ted Haggard for this film. Later, she made The Trials of Ted Haggard, which followed Haggard after he left his church. Critics found this film very interesting.

In 2008, Pelosi went back to political events to document the start of the Tea Party movement. This became her film Right America: Feeling Wronged - Some Voices from the Campaign Trail. It premiered on HBO in 2009.

In 2010, Pelosi made a different kind of film. Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County focused on children from poor families living in motels in Orange County, California. The New York Times praised the film for showing the challenges faced by these families.

Pelosi's film Fall to Grace was shown at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. It was about former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey.

In 2015, Pelosi made San Francisco 2.0. This film explored how the growth of technology companies changed her hometown of San Francisco. Reviewers called it "one of her finest" films. It was nominated for an Emmy award.

In 2016, Pelosi created Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk?. This documentary looked at how money influences politics. Pelosi described it as a look into the people who fund elections. The film showed her meeting with wealthy donors and asking them about their contributions.

Pelosi's documentary The Words That Built America aired on July 4, 2017. This special film included readings of the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Many famous people, including former presidents and actors, read parts of these important documents. The film also showed middle school children reading the Bill of Rights.

Outside the Bubble: A Roadtrip with Alexandra Pelosi aired in October 2018. In this film, Pelosi traveled around America. A critic from The New York Times noted that Pelosi, despite her family's political background, often explores the views of different political groups with understanding.

In January 2019, Pelosi's film Goodbye Congress was shown on HBO. It featured interviews with 14 members of Congress who were leaving their positions. They explained how things work in Washington, D.C.

In October 2020, Pelosi released American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself on Showtime.

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

In 2023, Pelosi directed The Insurrectionist Next Door for HBO. This film featured interviews with people who were charged with crimes related to the events of January 6 United States Capitol attack.

Footage from January 6

On October 13, 2022, video footage taken by Alexandra Pelosi was shown during the Public hearings of the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack. During the events of January 6, 2021, many important leaders from Congress were moved to Fort McNair for safety. Alexandra Pelosi recorded videos during these hours. Her footage showed leaders making urgent phone calls, asking for help for members of Congress. These videos were later released by the committee.

Personal Life

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

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

Filmography