Synopsis
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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- Barbara Jordanas Former U.S. Representative 1973 - 1979
- Dan Ratheras Journalist
- Brenda Eatman Aghahowaas Self - Author and Professor Emerita, Chicago State University
- Rodney Ellisas Former TSU Debate Team Member
- Ruth Simmonsas Self - Former 5th Ward Resident
- Mary Beth Rogersas Self - Author, Barbara Jordan: American Hero
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Edited by Annukka LiljaShot by Duane PrefumeScored by Omar Fadel
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16 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Barbara Jordan
as Former U.S. Representative 1973 - 1979
Dan Rather
as Journalist
Brenda Eatman Aghahowa
as Self - Author and Professor Emerita, Chicago State University
Rodney Ellis
as Former TSU Debate Team Member
Ruth Simmons
as Self - Former 5th Ward Resident
Mary Beth Rogers
as Self - Author, Barbara Jordan: American Hero
Max Sherman
as Self - Former Member of Texas Senate 1969 - 1977
Cecile Richards
as Self - Activist
Ashley Farmer
as Self - Associate Professor, University of Texas at Austin
Jasmine Crockett
as U.S. Representative (D-Texas) 2023 - present
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