Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed
In 1968, Shirley Chisholm becomes the first black woman elected to Congress. In 1972, she becomes the first black woman to run for president. Shunned by the political establishment, she's supported by a motley crew of blacks, feminists, and young voters. Their campaign-trail adventures are frenzied, fierce and fundamentally right on!
- Overview
- Cast
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Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 14, 2004
Runtime
1h 15m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
83%
Original Title
Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed
Production Companies
National Black Programming Consortium
Director
Shola Lynch
Description
In 1968, Shirley Chisholm becomes the first black woman elected to Congress. In 1972, she becomes the first black woman to run for president. Shunned by the political establishment, she's supported by a motley crew of blacks, feminists, and young voters. Their campaign-trail adventures are frenzied, fierce and fundamentally right on!
