We look at a major new documentary that tells the story of how women
have shaped the United States over the last 50 years through political
and personal empowerment. It’s called "Makers: Women Who Make America,"
and it premieres tonight in a three-hour special on PBS.
Narrated by Meryl Streep, the film explores the women’s movement from
the publication of Betty Friedan’s "The Feminine Mystique" published 50
years ago this month in 1963 to the Anita Hill v. Clarence Thomas
hearings in 1991. "Makers" shares the story of legendary figures such as
Gloria Steinem and Oprah Winfrey, to lesser-known pioneers such as
Kathrine Switzer. In 1967, Switzer became the first woman to officially
enter and run the Boston Marathon. Her run made headlines when a top
race official tried to forcibly remove her from the race. She finished
the race.Video
Source: Democracy Now!
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