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Episode 7 of 9
In 1977, 35 states have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. Bella Abzug is appointed to head the revived Women's Commission and has to organise the first ever National Women's Convention in Houston.
In 1977, 35 of the necessary 38 states have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. Republican Gerald Ford has been replaced by Democrat Jimmy Carter. Bella Abzug is appointed to head the revived Women's Commission and has to organise the massive first ever National Women's Convention in Houston. Phyllis is determined to mobilise her own supporters to attend.
Last on
Wed 29 Jul 202021:00
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"Only you could pull off something this ambitious"
Duration: 01:11
Music Played
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Ramones
Blitzkrieg Bop
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The Association
Cherish
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The Runaways
Cherry Bomb
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Argent
Hold Your Head Up
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Tom T. Hall, Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church Choir
Me and Jesus
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Phyllis Schlafly | Cate Blanchett |
| Floria 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 | Micah Schraft |
| Director | Anna Boden |
| Director | Ryan Fleck |
Broadcast
- Wed 29 Jul 202021:00
