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      Miniseries – Mrs. America

      2020 Drama List
      96% 114 Reviews Tomatometer 69% 250+ Ratings Audience Score "Mrs. America" tells the story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and the unexpected backlash led by a conservative woman named Phyllis Schlafly, aka "the sweetheart of the silent majority." Through the eyes of the women of the era -- both Schlafly and second-wave feminists Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm, Bella Abzug and Jill Ruckelshaus -- the series explores how one of the toughest battlegrounds in the culture wars of the '70s helped give rise to the Moral Majority and forever shifted the political landscape. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 30 Buy Now

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      Mrs. America captures the complicated life and times of Phyllis Schlafly with poise and style to spare, brought to vivid life by a superb ensemble led by another masterful performance from Cate Blanchett.

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      Haydn C I loved every moment of this show! Cate Blanchett (Greatest of All Time) gives a Fantastic performance playing Phyllis Schlafly. Rose Byrne is magnificient as the wonderful Gloria Steinem. Fabulous supporting cast. I highly recommend this series. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/09/23 Full Review Wendy V Best thing I have seen on TV in my life. The spirit of Gloria Steinem was well played. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/30/23 Full Review Maxens C This offers a complex narrative of the ERA which is often overlooked precisely because of the reasons pointed out by the show. The series is also attractive visually with a real sense of progression of time and feelings expressed through the cinematography. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Chris L Eerily prescient; if this had come out just 2 years later it likely would have been too close to home for at least half of the country to even consider watching as entertainment. The acting is all great and the subject matter critical in understanding how religion and politics have warped American government and culture. Ultimately, like most streaming shows, this feels like it might have worked more effectively as a 2 hour movie, versus a nearly 9 hour mini-series. The focus gets lost easily from episode-to-episode, with some creative elements feeling either out-of-place or mis-used (one episode involving a hangover went way too over-to-top in both style and execution). Worth watching for anyone curious about these characters and this moment in time; likely too uncomfortable or intense a subject for anyone else. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/15/22 Full Review lucas g Not a shallow entertainment, you must be into politics, but equally entertaining, a vivid portrayal of a fascinating time with outstanding performances, specially from Blanchett and Paulson. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This Cast WAS AMAZING!! Cate led it wonderfully - true stories and really great performances! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Apr 15, 2020 Phyllis Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly considers another run for Congress, amid the women's movement's push for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 15, 2020 Gloria While Phyllis Schlafly mobilizes grassroots support in her fight against the ERA, Gloria Steinem fends off Bella Abzug's attempts to drag her further into the political game. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 15, 2020 Shirley Shirley Chisholm makes a historic run for president, while Gloria Steinem struggles to play politics at the DNC; Phyllis Schlafly takes her new anti-ERA organization national. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 22, 2020 Betty As Stop ERA grows and gains media attention, Betty Friedan, the mother of the feminist movement, makes it her mission to take down Phyllis. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 29, 2020 Phyllis & Fred & Brenda & Marc Phyllis and Fred Schafly debate superstar feminist couple Brenda and Marc Feigan-Fasteau on television. Details Episode 6 Aired May 6, 2020 Jill With a pro-ERA Republican in the White House, Phyllis Schlafly protests her own party, which puts her in conflict with Republican feminist leader, Jill Ruckelshaus. Details Episode 7 Aired May 13, 2020 Bella Bella is put in charge of the first ever government-funded National Women's Conference; Phyllis and her women clash over how to best disrupt the conference. Details Episode 8 Aired May 20, 2020 Houston Alice, Rosemary and Pamela cross into enemy territory at the National Women's Conference in Houston, where they come face to face with feminist leaders. Details Episode 9 Aired May 27, 2020 Reagan Gloria, Bella and Jill put pressure on the White House to act on their proposals from the National Women's Conference; Phyllis prepares to leverage her political victories as the 1980 presidential election draws near. Details

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      Alessa Dominguez BuzzFeed News In reimagining the conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly as a prestige-TV antihero, the new FX series Mrs. America overlooks some uncomfortable realities. Apr 7, 2022 Full Review Emma Fraser Little White Lies Mrs America lands its emotional beats within the significant historical context of the struggle for equality via the ratification of the ERA. Dec 30, 2020 Full Review Suzi Feay Financial Times Rose Byrne captures Steinem's appeal perfectly, even down to the round-shouldered, Seventies slouch. Rated: 4/5 Dec 29, 2020 Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade A dazzling triumph, must-see TV of the highest quality. May 20, 2022 Full Review Yasmin Omar Harper's Bazaar Mrs America analyses the warring factions of second-wave feminism with a contemporary resonance that invites us to take stock of our own world. Rated: 4/5 Jun 25, 2021 Full Review Ed Power Irish Times It's even possible to ignore the politics and enjoy Mrs America simply as a drama about strong women with clashing ideals. That's a testament to peerless writing and steamroller performances, led by the quietly smouldering Blanchett. Dec 29, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      Dahvi Waller, Anna Boden, Amma Asante, Janicza Bravo, Ryan Fleck, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
      Executive Producer
      Cate Blanchett, Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Stacey Sher, Coco Francini, Micah Schraft, James W. Skotchdopole
      Screenwriter
      Dahvi Waller, Boo Killebrew, Sharon Hoffman, Micah Schraft, Tanya Barfield, April Shih
      Network
      FX
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Apr 15, 2020