Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she can’t attend the Sundance Film Festival premiere of a documentary she’s starring in because of the government shutdown.

The congresswoman, who reps Queens and the Bronx, announced the move Saturday.

“For almost two years, a mom followed several women as we ran for Congress. I was one of them,” she tweeted. “Due to complications from the gov shutdown, I’m sad to say I’ll miss @jubileefilms’ premiere of Knock Down the House.”

The film follows four female congressional candidates during last year’s elections.

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