Movie Description:
This powerful documentary follows the career of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman ever to run for President of the United States. Ateacher in Harlem, Chisholm`s passion for progress brought her to local politics, then a seat in Congress, and ultimately a run for the presidency in1972. With archival footage andcontemp-orary interviews, including pieces on Walter Conkite,former congressman Ron Dellums, George Wallage and Chisholmherself, this provocative film about a woman who demonstrated "the sheer willand refusal to accept the status quo" will inspire and amaze you, regardlessof your political views.