In 1972, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan became the first Southern Black woman to join Congress, one of many firsts in her career as a trailblazing political leader. Looking at her life both in and out of the limelight, this insightful documentary explores how her voice still resonates today.
Barbara Jordan
Self (archive footage)
Alfre Woodard
Narration
Dan Rather
Self
Jasmine Crockett
Self
Rodney Ellis
Self
Jewell Jackson McCabe
Self
In 1972, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan became the first Southern Black woman to join Congress, one of many firsts in her career as a trailblazing political leader. Looking at her life both in and out of the limelight, this insightful documentary explores how her voice still resonates today.
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