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Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed

Play trailer Poster for Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed Released Sep 17, 2004,  1h 17m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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Pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm is the subject of this lauded documentary. The nation's first African-American congresswoman, the passionate Chisholm launches a campaign for the United States presidency in the 1972 election, and wins an impressive amount of support, given the era and the still-prevailing prejudices of many voters. The film takes a close look at her presidential run, providing interviews with Chisholm and the dedicated individuals who worked on her groundbreaking campaign.
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Ned Martel New York Times Avoids some hard questions: in her presidential campaign did she make mistakes in building relationships? Did she follow some ill-planned strategy or none at all? Rated: 2.5/5 •  Sep 23, 2004 Full Review Dennis Harvey Variety Solid, straightforward docu should prove a durable broadcast and educational item for years to come. Sep 21, 2004 Full Review

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Georgan G Shirley Chisholm was quite a woman. I was proud to vote for her in 1972. This documentary took her campaign to heart & brought me back there again. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/23 Full Review Audience Member A very important documentary about a pivotal moment in our nation's 'history. Should be seen by everyone. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review
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Shola Lynch

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Shola Lynch

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Phil Bertelsen

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Ramon Hervey

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Synopsis Pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm is the subject of this lauded documentary. The nation's first African-American congresswoman, the passionate Chisholm launches a campaign for the United States presidency in the 1972 election, and wins an impressive amount of support, given the era and the still-prevailing prejudices of many voters. The film takes a close look at her presidential run, providing interviews with Chisholm and the dedicated individuals who worked on her groundbreaking campaign.
Director
Shola Lynch
Producer
Shola Lynch, Phil Bertelsen
Distributor
Film Movement
Production Co
Realside Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 17, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 17m
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