
The true story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, and the unexpected backlash led by a conservative woman named Phyllis Schlafly, aka “the sweetheart of the silent majority.”
Creator

Phyllis Schlafly

Gloria Steinem

Shirley Chisholm

Bella Abzug

Betty Friedan

Jill Ruckelshaus

Alice

Fred Schlafly

Pamela
I was initially drawn to watching this limited series because the early 70s are a fascinating period to me (during which I was a child and have a spotty memory). I'm glad I did commit to the nine episodes, which are mostly 45 minutes to an hour long. First, the performances are amazing. I pretty much expect Cate Blanchett to be terrific in whatever she does, but the depth she brings to Schlafly is very moving. Rose Byrne disappears into Gloria Steinem, the underrated Tracey Ullman is perfect as irascible Betty Friedan, and the always wonderful Margo Martindale is a lot of fun as bellicose ...
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Status Ended
Network 
TypeMiniseries
Original LanguageEnglish