Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed

Jan 18 2004 Not Rated 1h 16m

Documentary

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!

Plot

A documentary on Brooklyn-based Congresswoman Shirley's Chisholm's 1972 presidential bid.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Shola Lynch

Cast

Shirley Chisholm, Walter Cronkite, George Wallace

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Public Broadcasting Service

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations

Scores

# of Votes

333

Average Rating

7.4 out of 10

Metascore

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