A Day in the Life of a Political Activist

Following a passionate, wholesome woman

Gwen (name changed) is a mother, daughter, sister, and comrade. She is affiliated with A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism), an anti-imperialist, anti-war, and anti-racist political party. We observe Gwen as she works with A.N.S.W.E.R., mobilizing the San Francisco community to end one of many US imperialist policies. Along the way, she doesn't forget to root herself in her body and connections with family.

Hairtie

Gwen prepares for a caravan protest organized by A.N.S.W.E.R. to demand the US end its over-60-year blockade against Cuba.

Breakfast

Gwen jots down daily tasks in her planner over breakfast and coffee in her kitchen.

Heading Out

Gwen does her daily grounding exercise at her house entrance before heading out for the day.

Pre-Caravan Speech

Cheering with her fellow anti-blockade caravan drivers, Gwen throws a fist into the air.

Group Photo

Gwen and her fellow caravan drivers pose for a group photo before hitting the streets.

Caravan Protest

Gwen honks her horn along with the rest of the caravan. On a rainy day, the only one of the week, organizers announced driving directions over FM radio to cover key neighborhoods during the 2-hour drive.

Back Home

Back home, Gwen lays on her living room couch as she catches up with her brother and 94-year-old mother in New Jersey over FaceTime.

Apple Crumble Pie

Working in her kitchen, Gwen fixes the topping for her homemade apple crumble pie as a healthy evening snack.

Rolling it Out

Gwen laughs as she rolls out her back and hips before her thrice-weekly evening yoga routine.

Winged Angel

Gwen attempts to perform Upavishtakonasan in the constrained space of her living room during her yoga routine.

Winding it Down

Gwen holds on to her glass of red wine while enjoying a repeat viewing of Elf, one of her favorite movies, on DVD.