Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed

Name: Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed
Genre: Documentary
Released: September 24, 2004
Duration: 76 min
Rating: 73
Cast: Shirley Chisholm, Walter Cronkite

2004

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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment | Release Date: September 24, 2004

Starring: Shirley Chisholm, Walter Cronkite

Summary: This is the first historical documentary on Brooklyn Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm and her campaign to become the Democratic Party's presidential nominee in 1972. (REALside Productions)

Director: Shola Lynch

Genre(s): Documentary

Runtime: 76 min

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David Sterritt

Hearing her speak her finely honed mind in unscripted, un-"handled" terms is worth the price of admission in itself. Read full review

Brad Slager

Her skills and personality were more polished than most contemporary leaders, and if she were running for office today, unshackled by societal prejudice that existed in her era, she would be a force to be reckoned with. Read full review

Melissa Anderson

Skillfully reinforces Chisholm as a refreshingly quixotic populist, running on fervor and indignation. Read full review

Ned Martel

Ultimately, the adored candidate looks as if she were really running for posterity, not for the presidency - a noble, lesser accomplishment. Read full review

James Greenberg

Rather than seeming dated, Chisholm's moxie and commitment is a refreshing antidote to the opportunism and cynicism that rules the political roost today. Read full review

Andrea Gronvall

Compelling documentary. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

Solid, straightforward docu should prove a durable broadcast and educational item for years to come. Read full review

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Sep 22, 2004

An excellent documentary about a fearless lady and her bold campaign for the nation's top political office. Rather than wait for the "right time," Chisholm stepped into the presidential race in 1972 as not only the first black person, but also the first female Democrat to mount a An excellent documentary about a fearless lady and her bold campaign for the nation's top political office. Rather than wait for the "right time," Chisholm stepped into the presidential race in 1972 as not only the first black person, but also the first female Democrat to mount a serious presidential campaign. She also did it on her own terms.… Expand

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