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Season 1 – First Ladies

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Actress Robin Wright narrates profiles of iconic first ladies revealing how they were impacted by their time in their White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped U.S. and global history.
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First Ladies — Season 1

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Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) 03/09/2021
2/5
In years to come, this will be a decent documentary for students of US history. But here it just felt like yesterday's news. Go to Full Review Dorothy Rabinowitz Wall Street Journal 10/08/2020
The astonishingly detailed portraits in First Ladies are distinguished in their scholarship, mesmerizing in their drama. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Robin Wright

Narrator

Elizabeth Bronstein

Executive Producer

Liz Mermin

Director

Amy Entelis

Executive Producer

Kim Duke

Director

Chris Muckle

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 4, 2020 Michelle Obama This episode explores the life of Michelle Obama and how she carved out her own legacy while being an essential part of her husband's history-making presidency. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 11, 2020 Jackie Kennedy The life of Jackie Kennedy and how she took control of President John F. Kennedy's legacy in the days following his assassination. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 18, 2020 Nancy Reagan Exploring the life and legacy of former actress Nancy Reagan, one of the most hands-on first ladies in U.S. history. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 25, 2020 Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt's marriage to Franklin D. Roosevelt created a formidable political partnership; at the White House, Eleanor was at the forefront of efforts to ease the suffering caused by the Great Depression, and she was a leader for civil rights. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 15, 2020 Lady Bird Johnson The assassination of President John F. Kennedy launches the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson and catapults his wife, Lady Bird, into the spotlight; Lady Bird becomes a master mediator and helps to soothe discord while boosting LBJ's reputation. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 22, 2020 Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton forever changes the role of first lady before becoming a senator and a secretary of state and almost being elected as the first female president of the United States. Details

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First Ladies — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Liz Mermin, Kim Duke, Katharine English
Executive Producer
Elizabeth Bronstein, Amy Entelis, Chris Muckle
Network
CNN
Genre
Documentary, History, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 4, 2020