
Upending expectations and challenging the definition of womanhood, these “first women” found themselves at the forefront of progressive movements, organizing campaigns and leading paths to cultural change. Female historians share the names and stories of five of these pioneers: Martha Hughes Cannon, Jovita Idár, Jeannette Rankin, Mary Church Terrell and Zitkála-Šá.

Julianna Margulies
Narrator (voice)

Lorraine Toussaint
(voice)
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June 19, 2020
52m
1.0
Charlotte Mangin
Charlotte Mangin, Sandra Rattley
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Unladylike Productions, LLC
N/A

American Masters Pictures
US