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.

Genres

Cast

Barbara Jordan

Self (archive footage)

Alfre Woodard

Narration

Dan Rather

Self

Jasmine Crockett

Self