October Films

Reframing America’s iconic First Ladies for a new generation

  • Released
    2022
  • Broadcaster
    CNN
  • Duration
    6 x 60
  • Narrated by Golden Globe-winning actress Robin Wright, FIRST LADIES profiles Michelle Obama, Jackie Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, and Hillary Rodham Clinton.

    Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage and cinematic recreations, the series offers a bold revision of each woman’s traditional portrayal, revealing how each was impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.

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