description Mrs. America Overview
Mrs. America is a television miniseries depicting the 1970s campaign surrounding the Equal Rights Amendment. The series examines the efforts of conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly and a large cast including Cate Blanchett and Rose Byrne to oppose the amendment’s passage. It was produced by FX and originally aired on FX on Hulu.
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info Mrs. America Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2020 |
help Mrs. America FAQ
How many episodes does Mrs. America have?
Mrs. America is a 9-episode limited series that premiered in 2020. It was made for FX on Hulu and focuses on the political fight over the Equal Rights Amendment.
Who does Cate Blanchett play in Mrs. America?
Cate Blanchett plays Phyllis Schlafly, the conservative activist who organized against ERA ratification. The series also features Rose Byrne as Gloria Steinem and Uzo Aduba as Shirley Chisholm.
Does Mrs. America cover real feminist leaders from the 1970s?
Yes, it dramatizes figures such as Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan, Bella Abzug, Shirley Chisholm, and Jill Ruckelshaus. The show places them against Schlafly's STOP ERA campaign.
What historical deadline is central to Mrs. America?
The Equal Rights Amendment was passed by Congress in 1972 and then sent to the states for ratification. The political fight in the series builds toward the failed ratification deadline in the early 1980s.
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