Top billed cast

1. 

   Cate Blanchett

   Phyllis Schlafly

2. 

   Rose Byrne

   Gloria Steinem

3. 

   Uzo Aduba

   Shirley Chisholm

4. 

   Margo Martindale

   Bella Abzug

5. 

   Tracey Ullman

   Betty Friedan

6. 

   Elizabeth Banks

   Jill Ruckelshaus

7. 

   Sarah Paulson

   Alice

8. 

   John Slattery

   Fred Schlafly

9. 

   Kayli Carter

   Pamela

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Current Season

Season 1

2020 | 9 Episodes

Reviews

A review by Dedoc1967

Written by Dedoc1967 on 2020-11-29

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 ...read the rest

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Status
Ended

Original Language
English

Original Name
Mrs. America

Keywords

• 1970s
• biography
• equal rights amendment