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Iron Jawed Angels
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NR,2hrs 3min
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January 1, 2003
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HBO Home Video
Synopsis: German filmmaker Katja von Garnier directs the HBO original movie Iron Jawed Angels, inspired by a pivotal chapter in American history. Hilary Swank plays Alice Paul, an American feminist who risked her life to fight for women's citizenship and the right to vote. She founded the separatist National Woman's Party and wrote the first equal rights amendment to be presented before Congress. Together with social reformer Lucy Burns (Frances O'Connor), Paul struggled against conservative forces in order ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
For Americans, the right to vote is so taken for granted that it's hard to believe it was unavailable to the country's women until 1920, and not until after quite a fight. Chronicling this overlooked but major chapter in the history of U.S. civil rights, Iron Jawed Angels is an accomplished biopic that covers a lot of ground without sacrificing the personal details of its characters. The film is refreshing ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Alice Paul
Lucy Burns
Inez Mulholland
Carrie Chapman Catt
Photos
Hilary Swank attends the premiere of "Iron Jawed Angels" at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood,...
Hilary Swank attends the New York premiere of "Iron Jawed Angels" at Chelsea West Cinemas on Feb. 9,...
Hayden Panettiere attends the premiere of "Iron Jawed Angels" at the El Capitan Theatre in...
Hayden Panettiere attends the premiere of "Iron Jawed Angels" at the El Capitan Theatre in...
Executive Producer Lydia Dean Pilcher, Director Katja Von Garnier, Senior Vice President of HBO...
Nick Scotti at the Iron Jawed Angels premiere in New York City on February 09, 2004
Nick Scotti at the Iron Jawed Angels premiere in New York City on February 09, 2004
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