Sisters of '77

2005 53min

In 1977, over the course of four days, approximately 20,000 women would congregate in Houston, Texas, to attend the first ever National Womenโ€™s Conference, as presided over by Congresswoman Bella Abzug. In an effort to promote equality between men and women, a series of eye-opening and impassioned debates sought to achieve resolutions on major topics, ranging from domestic violence, employment and reproductive rights to the specific experiences of lesbians and women of color and the ultimately unsuccessful Equal Rights Amendment.

Storyline

In 1977, over the course of four days, approximately 20,000 women would congregate in Houston, Texas, to attend the first ever National Womenโ€™s Conference, as presided over by Congresswoman Bella Abzug. In an effort to promote equality between men and women, a series of eye-opening and impassioned debates sought to achieve resolutions on major topics, ranging from domestic violence, employment and reproductive rights to the specific experiences of lesbians and women of color and the ultimately unsuccessful Equal Rights Amendment.

Released
March 1, 2005
Runtime
53min
Genre
Language
English