First Ladies - Season 1 - Eps 5: Lady Bird Johnson
The Johnson administration enacted the Civil Rights Act, one of the most prolific legislative programs in U.S. history – but it likely wouldn’t have succeeded without Lady Bird Johnson’s steadying presence. Catapulted, by the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, into a role that she didn’t prepare for, Lady Bird played a vital role in shaping her husband’s presidency.
About First Ladies
Title: First Ladies
First Air Date: 2020-10-04
Last Air Date: 2020-11-22
Status: Ended
Rating: 5.3/10 (from 3 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 6
Network: CNN
Genres: Documentary, War & Politics
Production Companies: October Films
Synopsis
Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.
Cast
Robin Wright
Narrator
