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Mrs. America: Created by Dahvi Waller. With Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Elizabeth Banks, Uzo Aduba. Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly leads an unexpected fight against the Equal Rights Amendment movement during the 1970s.
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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.”.
- Cate Blanchett Plays Phyllis Schlafly
- Rose Byrne Plays Gloria Steinem
- Sarah Paulson Plays Alison Macray
- Ari Graynor Plays Brenda Feigen
- Uzo Aduba Plays Shirley Chisholm
- Tracey Ullman Plays Betty Friedan
- Margo Martindale Plays Bella Abzug
- Elizabeth Banks Plays Jill Ruckelshaus
- Jeanne Tripplehorn Plays Eleanor Schlafly
- John Slattery Plays Fred Schlafly
Who is Phyllis Schlafly? Phyllis Schlafly was a controversial, conservative grass-roots organiser and lawyer who campaigned against abortion rights, feminism, and the Equal Rights Amendment. She had six children. Where have I seen Cate Blanchett before? The Oscar-winning actress has starred in films including Elizabeth, The Curious Case of Benjamin...
Who is Gloria Steinem? A feminist writer and one of the faces of the American feminism movement in the 1960s and 70s, she co-created Ms. magazine. Where have I seen Rose Byrne before? You'll probably recognise her from the likes of Bridesmaids, Neighbours, Troy, Get Him to the Greek, the thriller series Damages, The Turning, and Insidious.
Who is Alison Macray? A fictional conservative homemaker who supports Phyllis Sclafly's cause. Where have I seen Sarah Paulson? The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress is known for her roles in shows and films such as: the anthology series American Horror Story, and American Crime Story: The People v. O. J. Simpson; the films Bird Box and Ocean's...
Who is Brenda Feigen? A feminist and lawyer who was pro-ERA (the Equality Rights Amendment) and who co-founded the Women's Action Alliance alongside Gloria Steinem and Catherine Samuels. She debated Phyllis Schlafly on the issue of the ERA. Where have I seen Ari Graynor before? The actress has starred in the likes of The Front Runner, Whip It, The ...
Who is Shirley Chisholm? The first black woman in Congress, Chisholm was an African-American politician who ran for president. Where have I seen Uzo Aduba before? You'll doubtless recognise Aduba for her work on Orange Is the New Black, in which she played convict Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren, but she's also starred in American Pastoral and Miss Vir...
Who is Betty Friedan? A feminist activist and writer famous for her 1963 book The Feminine Mystique, which is credited with kick-starting second-wave feminism in the US. Where have I seen Tracey Ullman before? The British-born actress and comedian first rose to prominence on her own comedy series, The Tracey Ullman Show, but she's also appeared in ...
Who is Bella Abzug? A feminist, lawyer, and US Representative who founded the National Women's Political Caucus alongside Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan. Where have I seen Margo Martindale before? The Emmy-winning actress is probably best known for her work on Justified (as Mags) and on The Americans (as Claudia). She's also st...
Who is Jill Ruckelshaus? Nicknamed the "Gloria Steinem of the Republican party," she was a pro-choice Republican who served as the head of the Office of Women's Programs during the 70s. Where have I seen Elizabeth Banks before? The director and actress played Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games film franchise, and has directed and starred in Pitch Pe...
Who is Eleanor Schlafly? Fred Shlafly's sister and Phyllis' sister-in-law. Where have I seen Jeanne Tripplehorn before? The film and television actress is known for roles in films like Basic Instinct and Sliding Doors (as Lydia), in addition to playing Dr Alex Blake on Criminal Minds, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the HBO film Grey Gardens. She...
Who is Fred Schlafly? A wealthy attorney, and husband to Phyllis Schlafly. Where have I seen John Slattery before? You'll probably recognise Slattery for his role as Roger Sterling in the iconic drama series Mad Men. However, Marvel fans will also recognise him for playing Howard Stark (Tony Stark's father) in the films Iron Man 2, Ant-Man, Captain...
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