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Mrs. America

Series 1

Reagan

BBC Two

Duration: 50 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for 4 months

In presidential election year 1979, Congress grants a three-year extension on the deadline for ratification of the ERA. Phyllis presides over a political fundraiser, where she is courted for her support - but more specifically for her mailing list. Bella is fired by President Carter. Show less

Contributors

Phyllis Schlafly:
Cate Blanchett
Floria Steinem:
Rose Byrne
Shirley Chisolm:
Uzo Aduba
Jill Ruckelshaus:
Elizabeth Banks
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
Director:
Anna Boden
Director:
Ryan Fleck
Source: BBC Online

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