![]() ![]() It features the rich biographies of five little-known trailblazers, including some of the first women to hold elected office, and women who fought to ensure that citizens are treated equally and protected by the same rights. This hour-long documentary focuses on political change, examining the ways women accomplished amazing milestones over 100 years ago, overcoming great resistance to map a national future of equality and to improve life for Americans. on PBS (check local listings) pbs.org/unladylike2020 and the PBS Video app, as part of PBS’ summer celebration of women trailblazers. Timed for the women’s suffrage centennial, and in advance of the 2020 presidential election, the show premieres nationwide Friday July 10 at 9 p.m. These formidable women will get the spotlight on PBS in the documentary “ American Masters – Unladylike2020: The Changemakers,” narrated by Julianna Margulies ( ER, The Good Wife), and featuring the voice of Lorraine Toussaint ( Selma, Orange is the New Black). Photo Credit: Courtesy of National Archives Jeannette Rankin, speaking from the balcony of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, April 2, 1917.
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