Gloria Steinem on Shirley Chisholm
Gloria Steinem recalls the candidacy of Shirley Chisholm and talks about what Chisholm '72 means to her personally.
Gloria Steinem on Shirley Chisholm
Gloria Steinem recalls the candidacy of Shirley Chisholm and talks about what Chisholm '72 means to her personally.
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People like to ask, if Shirley Chisholm ran today would she have an easier time? In terms of the public's perception of her, yes. In terms of actually 'running,' I think she would have a harder time.”
— Shola Lynch, Filmmaker
January 3, 2005
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Bottom line: Rather than seeming dated, Chisholm's movie and commitment is a refreshing antidote to the opportunism and cynicism that rules the political roost today…an inspiring tale of someone who made a difference...”
&mdash The Hollywood Reporter