The Big Picture Political dramas set in the 60s and 70s have taken the world by storm these past few years. From the Oscar-nominated drama Rustin, which Netflix also released, to the numerous Watergate projects, including Gaslit and White House Plumbers. Even Mrs. America, which details the fight to pass the Equal Rights Amendment, fits the bill.
The film, however, quickly moves away from her work as a congresswoman, focusing instead on her presidential run in the early 70s. Motivated by promising fundraising efforts, she’s adamant about putting her name on the ballot — much to the hesitation of her advisors. But it quickly becomes clear that her advisors are the least of her worries as her campaign becomes plagued with issues, including stolen campaign funds and discord among her staff.
Her confidence in her campaign strategy and unwavering commitment to telling the truth and being true to herself is inspiring, but Chisholm is never reduced to a saintly symbol. She can be stubborn, selfish, and scared — in other words, human — and King shines just as brightly in those moments. From a subtle lip wobble when she and her husband have a nasty fight to breaking down in private after a traumatic attack, we get to see her more vulnerable side, too.
This is also true for Chisholm’s relationship with the Black Panthers. Bringing the two together, actress and Civil Rights activist Diahann Carol notes, is like “marrying thunder and lightning.” The conversation between Chisholm and Huey Newton is certainly electric and easily the best of the film.
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