Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed (2004) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2004 · 76 min · English

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Directed by

Shola Lynch

Starring

Walter Cronkite, Shirley Chisholm

This documentary chronicles Shirley Chisholm's historic 1972 campaign to become the first African-American presidential candidate. As the nation’s first African-American congresswoman, she challenged political norms and faced deep-rooted prejudices while inspiring a broad base of support. Through intimate interviews, the film explores her resolute determination and the dedication of the team who rallied behind her groundbreaking effort to fight for change and equality.