In 1970, when the United States was ruled by men, Bella Abzug challenged the status quo, running a successful campaign from the streets of Manhattan that elevated her all the way to the halls of Congress. With her trademark hat and Bronx swagger, Abzug entered Congress swinging, battling for credit cards for women, equality for the LGBTQ community and trailblazing a path for leadership that reflected the broad diversity of the country. Using never-before-seen home movies, audio diaries, and a vast trove of newly discovered news footage, this documentary delves into a colorful and gritty era where one woman sacrificed her own political ambitions for future generations of female leadership.
Friday 9:00 p.m.
September 8, premiere
