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
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January 3, 2005
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Critical Acclaim
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
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