The First Lady
USA,
2022, 55 min
Creators:
Aaron CooleyDirected by:
Susanne BierScreenplay:
Ellen FaireyCinematography:
Amir MokriComposer:
Geoff ZanelliCast:
Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson, Aaron Eckhart, O.T. Fagbenle, Dakota Fanning, Kiefer Sutherland, Regina Taylor, Ellis Hobbs IV, Marc HillsPlots(1)
Dissatisfied with Franklin’s complacency over growing international atrocities in Europe, Eleanor forces his hand to assist Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. Having retired to Palm Springs, Jerry plans to keep active across the country, which leaves Betty to seek out new party companions at home. Despite Barack’s political hesitations, Michelle refuses to stay quiet on racially driven violence any longer while writing her commencement address for Tuskegee University. (Showtime)
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