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First Ladies

This docuseries explores the lives of one of six iconic women: Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, Jackie Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Michelle Obama. Each of these women helped to shape their husbands' legacies while also pursuing their own agendas and carving out unique roles for themselves. "First Ladies" finally puts these powerful ladies first.

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Robin Wright
Narrator
Kati Marton
Self - Author & Journalist
Kate Andersen Brower
Self - Author, 'First Women'

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Michelle Obama

Sun, Oct 4, 202040 mins

In 2008, Michelle Obama became the first Black First Lady after her husband, Barack Obama, was elected as the first Black President of the United States. Their presence in the White House inspired public enthusiasm and vicious attacks in equal measure. In spite of this, she carved out her own legacy while being an essential part of her husband's history-making presidency.

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Awards

  • 2021 - Black Reel - Outstanding TV Documentary or Special - nominated

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