As the final countdown to Election Day begins, the Democratic presidential candidate releases a campaign video narrating the legacy of her mother, featuring Viola Davis narration and powerful Beyonce anthem.
- Nov 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - In a closing argument ad titled "Mother", Kamala Harris highlights the profound impact of her mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris on her life and career. Narrated by Oscar winner Viola Davis, the video opens with Harris' mother's journey as an Indian immigrant who arrived in the U.S. at age 19 and became a cancer researcher, raising two daughters.
"Something cracks open inside you when you become a mother," Davis says. "You realize long after you're gone, these children will be your legacy."
Guided by her mother's principles of self-belief and compassion, Harris rose through the ranks, becoming a prosecutor, California attorney general, U.S. senator and vice president. Davis emphasizes Shyamala's influence on Harris's policies, including her unwavering belief in economic equality, access to healthcare and education.
"She says every worker should be able to provide with dignity," Davis states amidst images of Harris and families. "Every generation should do better than the last. Every American should be able to buy a home, start a business, and save enough to invest."
Beyonce Knowles' anthem "Freedom" serves as the soundtrack for the ad, adding an emotional intensity to the message of hope and progress.
Harris' campaign has enlisted a star-studded line-up of celebrities to support her, including Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Katy Perry and Willie Nelson. This ad follows the trend of Democrats utilizing celebrity voices in their closing efforts, tapping into the cultural resonance of well-known figures.
The video ends with Davis's powerful declaration, "This daughter of Shyamala, this daughter of the American story is ready to lead us forward." The closing screen reads, "Vote by November 5. Harris-Walz."