The Life of the Party follows three prominent Texas women—elected Republican leaders with divergent views on the conservative movement—as they confront the soul of their party ahead of the contentious 2024 election cycle.
The Life of the Party features three Texas women whose political careers illuminate a Republican Party in crisis. Former State Rep. Sarah Davis, once the last pro-choice Republican in the Texas House, reflects on a decade of moderate dissent. Former U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores—the first Mexican-born woman in Congress—leans on her faith to reclaim her seat amid a political realignment in the Rio Grande Valley. And in her final session, State Rep. Geanie Morrison, the longest-serving Republican woman in the Texas House, mourns a vanishing era of civility. Together, their stories reveal the peril for women navigating a polarized political climate in which “moderation” is increasingly seen as a liability.
Meg Griffiths began her career as a photo and video journalist at the Houston Chronicle and then held a leadership role at Teach For America where she built the nonprofit’s first video studio. After overseeing content development and digital strategy at an LA-based agency, Meg co-founded Universe Creative, a documentary production company that collaborates with foundations, nonprofits, and socially conscious brands. Meg’s work has been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and is supported by the International Documentary Association and the Redford Center. She holds a MA in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. Her debut feature film, IMPOSSIBLE TOWN, premiered at Mountainfilm in Telluride, CO, and Meg is a co-chair of the Documentary Producers Alliance.
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Laura Fischer - Executive Producer
Amanda Arya - Executive Producer
Scott Faris - Co-Director & Editor
William Ryan Fritch - Composer
Stephen Derluguian - Colorist
