Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: THE PERFECT CANDIDATE (2019). Director: Haifaa al-Mansour Screenplay: Haifaa al-Mansour; Brad Neimann Cast: Mila Al Zahrani; Khalid Abdulrahman; Nojoud Ahmed; Reem Fahad SYNOPSIS A determined young doctor runs for city council after the incumbent repeatedly ignores her request to fix the muddy road leading to her clinic. Despite the community's struggle to accept her as the town's first female candidate, her creative and ambitious campaign becomes a symbol for a larger movement. Watch The Episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/NIg6SGgvy8E) Watch THE PERFECT CANDIDATE Now on MUBI (https://mubi.com/en/us/films/the-perfect-candidate) Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@firstgopod) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content