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Bella

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 Republican Gerald Ford has been replaced by Democrat Jimmy Carter.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.

50 minutes

Music Played

  • Ramones

    Blitzkrieg Bop

  • The Association

    Cherish

  • The Runaways

    Cherry Bomb

  • Argent

    Hold Your Head Up

  • 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

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