Sandra Day O’Connor: The First

Sandra Day O’Connor: The First

For 191 years the U.S. Supreme Court was populated only by men. When Ronald Reagan nominated Sandra Day O’Connor as the first female justice in 1981, the announcement dominated the news. A pioneer who both reflected and shaped an era, in her 25 years as justice she was the swing vote in cases about some of the 20th century’s most controversial issues—including race, gender and reproductive rights.
IMDb 8.6/1020211 h 51 min
DocumentarySmartInspiring
DocumentarySmartInspiring
IMDb 8.6/1020211 h 51 min
Cast: Kate Burton
7+
Sandra Day O’Connor: The First
DocumentarySmartInspiring
IMDb 8.6/1020211 h 51 min
For 191 years the U.S. Supreme Court was populated only by men. When Ronald Reagan nominated Sandra Day O’Connor as the first female justice in 1981, the announcement dominated the news. A pioneer who both reflected and shaped an era, in her 25 years as justice she was the swing vote in cases about some of the 20th century’s most controversial issues—including race, gender and reproductive rights.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Michelle Ferrari
Producers
Cameo GeorgeConnie HoneycuttMichelle Ferrari
Cast
Kate Burton
Studio
PBS
Content advisory
7+
Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
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