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Summoned, Frances Perkins and the general welfare, a film by Mick Caouette ; written and produced by Mick Caouette ; a South Hill Films production

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Summoned, Frances Perkins and the general welfare, a film by Mick Caouette ; written and produced by Mick Caouette ; a South Hill Films production
Language
eng
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Main title
Summoned
Medium
DVD
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1139346192
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a film by Mick Caouette ; written and produced by Mick Caouette ; a South Hill Films production
Runtime
55
Sub title
Frances Perkins and the general welfare
Summary
In the depths of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Frances Perkins as US Secretary of Labor, the first woman to sit on a presidential cabinet. Against overwhelming odds, she became a driving force behind the New Deal social safety net, including Social Security, the 40-hour workweek, the 8-hour day, minimum wage, and unemployment compensation. Featuring compelling interviews with David Brooks, Nancy Pelosi, Amy Klobuchar, Lawrence O'Donnell, and others, this documentary explores the history of women in politics, Social Security, and attitudes towards immigration, poverty, Socialism, and the role of government
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adult
Technique
live action
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