Viola Davis Narrates Kamala Harris Campaign Video: ‘It’s Time for a New Generation of Leadership’

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Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events With less than 24 hours to go before Election Day, the Harris-Walz campaign has released a new video narrated by Viola Davis.

Titled “Mother,” the 90-second spot begins with the Oscar winner telling the story of Harris’ mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris. “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.” As a photo of Shyamala is shown, Davis says, “This mother came to America at 19 years old.

She stood five-feet tall, but she stood tall, becoming a cancer researcher, birthing two daughters – Kamala and Maya. And with them she birthed her legacy. “She taught them to believe in themselves and to stand up for others,” she continues. “It’s what made Kamala become a prosecutor who fought for justice, an attorney general who took on corporations to protect working people, a senator and vice president who stood up for women’s rights.

And now in this moment, Kamala Harris has a new way forward.” With Beyoncé’s “Freedom” playing throughout the video, Davis says, “She says every worker should be able to provide with dignity — that’s your right.