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Iron Jawed Angels (2004)

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German filmmaker Katja von Garnier directs the HBO original movie Iron Jawed Angels, inspired by a pivotal chapter in American history. Hilary Swank plays Alice Paul, an American feminist who risked her life to fight for women's citizenship and the right to vote. She founded the separatist National Woman's Party and wrote the first equal rights amendment to be presented before Congress. Together with social reformer Lucy Burns (Frances O'Connor), Paul struggled against conservative forces in

Unrated, 2 hr. 3 min.

Drama

Directed By: Katja von Garnier

In Theaters: Jan 1, 2003 Wide

On DVD: Sep 7, 2004

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Cast

Hilary Swank
Alice Paul
Frances O'Connor
Lucy Burns
Julia Ormond
Inez Mulholland
Anjelica Huston
Carrie Chapman Catt
Molly Parker
Emily Leighton
Patrick Dempsey
Ben Weissman
Laura Fraser
Doris Stevens
Brooke Smith
Mabel Vernon
Vera Farmiga
Ruza Wenclawska
Lois Smith
Anna Howard Shaw
Margo Martindale
Harriot Blatch
Joseph Adams
Senator Leighton
Adilah Barnes
Ida Wells-Barnett
Carrie Snodgress
Mrs. Paul
Bob Gunton
President Woodrow Wilso...
Trevor Gagnon

Critic Reviews for Iron Jawed Angels

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Iron Jawed Angels is an important history lesson told in a fresh, and blazing fashion.

February 17, 2004 Full Review Source: Ebert & Roeper

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Richard Roeper

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A stunning true story unfortunately tarted up for modern audiences, infused with modern informalities, fictional romances and wildly incongruous post-feminist empowerment pop.

September 7, 2004 Full Review Source: SPLICEDWire

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Rob Blackwelder

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Interesting, but its style is too muddy.

August 7, 2009

Tim Salmons

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Strong, powerful story, it blew me away. I think it's a must see for everyone. I already know the answer to this question but why don't we learn about THIS in history class? I feel like I had no idea the depths of the struggles of the woman's suffrage movement until I saw this movie.

April 26, 2009