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A Century of Extraordinary Women

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American Experience The Vote

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The Vote

Premiere Date: July 6 at 9/8c

The dramatic story of the hard-fought campaign by American women for the right to vote.

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And She Could be Next

Premiere Date: June 29 at 9/8c

A defiant movement led by women of color fights to transform politics from the ground up.

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Unladylike­2020: The Change­makers

premiere date: July 10 at 9/8c

Mark the women’s suffrage centennial with stories of pioneering women who shaped American politics.

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“She Resisted”

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She Resisted is an interactive experience from American Experience that explores the suffrage movement’s strategies through its most powerful images, brought to life through the striking dimension of color.

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Mae West: Dirty Blonde

Premiere date: June 16 8/7c

Dive into the life and career of groundbreaking writer, performer and subversive star Mae West.

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Ann

Premiere Date: June 19 at 9/8c

Enjoy a revealing look at iconic Texas governor Ann Richards in this play starring Holland Taylor.

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Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Premiere date: June 23 at 8/7c

An artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller that examines her life and works.

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Meet the Unsung Women Who Changed America

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Unladylike2020: Digital Shorts illuminates the stories of extraordinary American heroines from the early years of feminism through original artwork and animation, rare historical archival footage, and interviews with descendants, historians and accomplished modern women who reflect upon the influence of these pioneers. 

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Explore 26 digital short films featuring courageous, little-known and diverse female trailblazers from the turn of the 20th century.

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Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Premiere Date: June 26 at 8:30/7:30c

Margaret Hoover hits the campaign trail with conservative women who are changing the face of the Republican Party.

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Gloria: A Life

Premiere date: June 26 at 9/8c

Experience a unique interpretation of Gloria Steinem’s life starring Emmy winner Christine Lahti.

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Women's Work

premiere date: July 6 at 8/7c

Celebrate trailblazing women in a show spotlighting outstanding work from athletes, artists & more.

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Need Advice? Try the Mae West Fortune Teller

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Mae West: Dirty Blonde | Think of a question you’re grappling with and let the wisdom and wit of Mae West guide you.

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Prehistoric Road Trip

Premiere date: June 17 at 10/9c

Join Emily Graslie for a summer road trip through the heart of America's dinosaur country.

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Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths and Secrets

Premiere Date: June 21 at 8/7c

Lucy Worsley visits the incredible locations where Royal history was made.

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For Sama

Now Streaming

The astonishing personal story of a young Syrian mother's perseverance through the siege of Aleppo. 

2019 Academy Award nominee: Best Documentary Feature

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SPOTLIGHT | Trailblazer Bio Cards

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Credits: Mae West, Actress: Illustrated by Amelie Chen • Emily Graslie, Scientist: Illustrated by Adriana Bellet • Ann Richards, Politician: Illustrated by Monika Jurczyk • Queen Elizabeth I, Queen of England: Illustrated by Brooke Smart • Toni Morrison, Author: Illustrated by Melissa Falconer • Gloria Steinem, Activist: Illustrated by Rachelle Baker • Queen Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland: Illustrated by Tamara Alexander • Nse Ufot, Political Organizer: Illustrated by Olivia Fields • Tania Unzueta, Political Organizer: Illustrated by Petra Erikksson • Margaret Hoover, Journalist: Illustrated by Monique Aimee • Marie Antoinette, Queen of France: Illustrated by Em Roberts • Alice Paul, Suffragette: Illustrated by Brittany Moodie • Ida B. Wells, Journalist: Illustrated by Stephanie DeAngelis • Carrie Chapman Catt, Suffragette: Illustrated by Mai Ly Degnan • Ava DuVernay, Filmmaker: Illustrated by Hillary Wilson • Waad al-Kateab, Filmmaker: Illustrated by Sarah Walsh

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