Mrs. America
This limited series tells the true story of the effort to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, along with a surprising conservative backlash. It follows the campaign led by Phyllis Schlafly, portrayed as “the sweetheart of the silent majority,” and how the movement and its opponents clash over years of political pressure.
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Season 1
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E1
Phyllis
Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly considers another run for Congress, amid the women's movement's push for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Apr 15, 2020 · 47m -
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E2
Gloria
While Phyllis mobilizes grassroots support in her fight against the ERA, Gloria Steinem fends off Bella Abzug's attempts to drag her further into the political game.
Apr 15, 2020 · 48m -
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E3
Shirley
Shirley Chisholm makes a historic run for president, while Gloria struggles to play politics at the DNC. Phyllis takes her new anti-ERA organization national.
Apr 15, 2020 · 43m -
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E4
Betty
As Stop ERA grows and gains media attention, Betty Friedan, the mother of the Feminist movement, makes it her mission to take down Phyllis.
Apr 22, 2020 · 50m -
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E5
Phyllis & Fred & Brenda & Marc
Phyllis and Fred Schlafly debate superstar Feminist couple Brenda and Marc Feigan-Fasteau on television.
Apr 29, 2020 · 54m -
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E6
Jill
With a pro-ERA Republican in the White House, Phyllis protests her own party, which puts her in conflict with Republican Feminist leader, Jill Ruckelshaus.
May 6, 2020 · 48m -
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E7
Bella
Bella is put in charge of the first ever government-funded National Women's Conference. Phyllis and her women clash over how to best disrupt the conference.
May 13, 2020 · 53m -
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E8
Houston
Alice, Rosemary and Pamela cross into enemy territory at the National Women's Conference in Houston, where they come face-to-face with Feminist leaders.
May 20, 2020 · 50m -
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E9
Reagan
Gloria, Bella and Jill put pressure on the White House to act on their proposals from the National Women's Conference. Phyllis prepares to leverage her political victories as the 1980 presidential election draws near.
May 27, 2020 · 52m