Going behind the scenes of her administration and private life, PRIME MINISTER documentary follows Ardern over the course of seven years as she is catapulted to the top of New Zealand politics, becomes a global political icon, resigns from office, and continues to champion the fight against isolationism, fear, and the distortion of truth. Intimate home footage shot by her husband and audio interviews from her time in office give viewers unparalleled access and an unfiltered window into her years in power.
In August 2017, Jacinda Ardern unexpectedly became New Zealand’s opposition party leader just weeks before the national election. She had just turned 37 years old. Two frenetic months later, she was Prime Minister and had just learned she was pregnant. She would become the second head of state in history to give birth while in office. Ardern quickly became one of the most recognizable leaders in the world, drawing global attention from anyone craving a sensitive and compassionate approach to the critical issues of our time. In private, she struggled with new motherhood and proving herself to a public skeptical of female leadership. A series of crises — the Christchurch massacre, pandemic lockdowns, and disinformation-fueled protests outside Parliament — would test that leadership and the unique approach she brought to it. She resigned from office in January 2023, shocking her supporters and critics alike.
