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caquillo

(521 posts)
5. Have you seen the HBO movie "Iron Jawed Angels"
Fri Jun 10, 2016, 06:25 PM
Jun 2016

Last edited Fri Jun 10, 2016, 07:01 PM - Edit history (1)

It tells the story of the passage of the 19th Amendment, as seen through the eyes of suffragist Alice Paul (Hilary Swank). This scene, in particular, which depicts the 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession on Pennsylvania Avenue (organized by Paul), is very effective IMO in portraying the verbal/physical abuse and threats these brave women endured -- all because they wanted to vote.



More on the parade:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woman_suffrage_parade_of_1913
LOVE IT niyad Jun 2016 #1
Isn't it a great toon? Beacool Jun 2016 #3
Have you seen the HBO movie "Iron Jawed Angels" caquillo Jun 2016 #5
No, I haven't seen it. Beacool Jun 2016 #6
great cartoon.. chillfactor Jun 2016 #2
I found it inspiring. Beacool Jun 2016 #4
Every summer when I drive up to Toronto I pass through the Seneca Falls area (within 4 miles).... George II Jun 2016 #7
I have never seen it either. Beacool Jun 2016 #11
That's great! DemonGoddess Jun 2016 #8
K & R Walk away Jun 2016 #9
That is wonderful! NastyRiffraff Jun 2016 #10
You're welcome. Beacool Jun 2016 #15
K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Jun 2016 #12
Great cartoon Gothmog Jun 2016 #13
Very nice and touching post, Beacool! And it's so true. eom BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #14
No problem........ Beacool Jun 2016 #16
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