Rate five things you know, from any shelf. Your archetype shows up in about a minute, and gets sharper with every log.

What happened to women helping women?
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.”
Sign in to log this.
Prestige, meticulous, epic and classical in form.
No profiled raters yet.

No reviews yet. Yours would be the first word on it.
Written by TMDB members; each links to the original. Not part of Taste Buds's numbers.
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 Bella Abzug. Second, the story weaves effectively between 6 or so main protagonists through several turbulent years yet it never feels like a "then this happened, then this happened" approach. The writing was smart and emotional. Truly a class A production. Where I felt it could have been better was a little more focus on Shirley Chisholm who seems a little short-changed (ironic, since under-representation vis a vis racism is a recurring issue). Her story is not only important as the first Black woman to run for President less than a decade after the repeal of Jim Crow laws, but clearly analogous
Read the whole review on TMDBChecking availability…
Closest on the same fourteen dimensions, from everything scored on Taste Buds. Other media included when they land close.
Recommendations from TMDB. Opening one adds it to Taste Buds
Answer first; then see how everyone, and your circle, split.
“Does it take too many liberties with the true story?”
Sign in to answer.
Be the first to answer.
“Is Cate Blanchett the best thing in Mrs. America?”
Sign in to answer.
Be the first to answer.
“Would a little humor have helped?”
Sign in to answer.
Be the first to answer.
| Stream | |
|---|---|
| Buy |
US availability, powered by JustWatch via TMDB. Each chip opens that service’s search for the title. Other regions on JustWatch