Jill
In February 1975, Jill Ruckelshaus is appointed chairwoman of a national commission to honour women and urge ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. But she has to contend with Phyllis Schlafly.
In February 1975, Jill Ruckelshaus is appointed chairwoman of a national commission to honour women and urge ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. But she has to contend with Phyllis Schlafly, who despite being a Republican remains steadfastly against ratification and attempts to recruit the ultra-conservative Lottie Beth Hobbs and her evangelical supporters to protest against the ERA.
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Feminism isn't a dirty word
Duration: 00:51
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Walter Murphy
A Fifth of Beethoven
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Golden Earring
Radar Love
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Loretta Lynn
If God Is Dead (Who's That Living In My Soul)
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Lesley Gore
You Don't Own Me.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Phyllis Schlafly | Cate Blanchett |
| Gloria Steinem | Rose Byrne |
| Shirley Chisolm | Uzo Aduba |
| Jill Ruckelshaus | Elizabeth Banks |
| Pamela | Kayli Carter |
| Brenda Feigen-Fasteau | Ari Graynor |
| Rosemary Thomson | Melanie Lynskey |
| Bella Abzug | Margo Martindale |
| Fred Schlafly | John Slattery |
| Eleanor Schlafly | Jeanne Tripplehorn |
| Betty Friedan | Tracey Ullman |
| Alice Macray | Sarah Paulson |
| Phil Crane | James Marsden |
| Writer | Sharon Hoffman |
| Director | Laure De Clermont-Tonnerre |
Broadcast
- Wed 22 Jul 2020 21:50