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Unladylike2020

Illuminating the stories of extraordinary American heroines from the early years of feminism, American Masters — Unladylike2020 presents 26 digital short films featuring courageous, little-known and diverse female trailblazers from the turn of the 20th century.

Season 1

Gladys Bentley: Gender-Bending Performer and Musician WATCH: 11:51
Special | Gladys Bentley: Gender-Bending Performer and Musician
Gladys Bentley: Gender-Bending Performer and Musician
Gladys Bentley was a musical sensation and gender identity pioneer.
The First American-Born Chinese Woman Doctor WATCH: 10:18
Special | The First American-Born Chinese Woman Doctor
The First American-Born Chinese Woman Doctor
Margaret Chung became the first American-born Chinese woman doctor in 1916.
She was a leader of the American labor movement WATCH: 10:59
Special | She was a leader of the American labor movement
She was a leader of the American labor movement
Rose Schneiderman was a pioneering labor organizer and suffragist.
She was the first Chinese American woman to vote in the U.S. WATCH: 10:18
Special | She was the first Chinese American woman to vote in the U.S.
She was the first Chinese American woman to vote in the U.S.
Tye Leung Schulze was the first Chinese American woman to vote in a U.S. election.
This Astronomer Discovered Over 300 Stars During Her Career WATCH: 9:34
Special | This Astronomer Discovered Over 300 Stars During Her Career
This Astronomer Discovered Over 300 Stars During Her Career
Williamina Fleming went from doing domestic work to becoming a trailblazing astronomer.
She was an American Cinema Pioneer WATCH: 12:12
Special | She was an American Cinema Pioneer
She was an American Cinema Pioneer
Lois Weber was an early film pioneer and one of the first directors to own a film studio.
The First Woman to Lead Arctic Expeditions WATCH: 10:00
Special | The First Woman to Lead Arctic Expeditions
The First Woman to Lead Arctic Expeditions
Louise Arner Boyd was the first American woman to lead arctic expeditions.
Meta Warrick Fuller: Trailblazing African American Sculptor WATCH: 11:25
Special | Meta Warrick Fuller: Trailblazing African American Sculptor
Meta Warrick Fuller: Trailblazing African American Sculptor
Meta Warrick Fuller celebrated African American cultural identity through her artwork.
Anna May Wong: The first Asian American Movie Star WATCH: 11:25
Special | Anna May Wong: The first Asian American Movie Star
Anna May Wong: The first Asian American Movie Star
Anna May Wong spent her acting career resisting racism and typecasting in Hollywood.
Ynés Mexía: Mexican-American Botanist and Adventurer WATCH: 9:17
Special | Ynés Mexía: Mexican-American Botanist and Adventurer
Ynés Mexía: Mexican-American Botanist and Adventurer
Ynés Mexía became one of the most accomplished plant collectors of her time.
Lillian Gilbreth: Pioneering Inventor WATCH: 10:20
Special | Lillian Gilbreth: Pioneering Inventor
Lillian Gilbreth: Pioneering Inventor
Lillian Gilbreth was the first woman elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
Maggie Lena Walker: Civil Rights Activist and Entrepreneur WATCH: 9:40
Special | Maggie Lena Walker: Civil Rights Activist and Entrepreneur
Maggie Lena Walker: Civil Rights Activist and Entrepreneur
Maggie Lena Walker was the first African-American woman bank founder and president.
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