The First Lady - Season 1 - Eps 7: nadir
After African-American opera singer Marian Anderson is banned from performing for the Daughters of the American Revolution, Eleanor leaves the group and doubles down on her efforts to confront racism. Betty’s popularity helps Jerry secure the Republican nomination for re-election, but her growing problems with addiction threaten the family and her health. After gun violence tragedies hit both the national stage and her own childhood neighborhood, Michelle grieves with Barack and advocates for legislative action.
About The First Lady
Title: The First Lady
First Air Date: 2022-04-17
Last Air Date: 2022-06-19
Status: Canceled
Rating: 5.759/10 (from 58 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 10
Network: Showtime
Genres: Drama, Family
Production Companies: Lionsgate Television, Showtime Networks, JuVee Productions
Synopsis
A revelatory reframing of American leadership through the lens of the First Ladies. Exploring everything from their journeys to Washington, family life, and world-changing political contributions, the impact of the White House's women is no longer hidden from view.
Cast
Viola Davis
Michelle Obama
Michelle Pfeiffer
Betty Ford
Gillian Anderson
Eleanor Roosevelt
O-T Fagbenle
Barack Obama
Dakota Fanning
Susan Elizabeth Ford
Lily Rabe
Lorena Hickok
Regina Taylor
Marian Shields Robinson
Kiefer Sutherland
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Aaron Eckhart
Gerald Ford
