Ann Richards' Texas

20122012
1h 29min

In a state where even the road signs are macho, an unlikely political outsider emerged to take on the power structure. The leader who came of age during the high tide of modern conservatism,... Read allIn a state where even the road signs are macho, an unlikely political outsider emerged to take on the power structure. The leader who came of age during the high tide of modern conservatism, changing Texas and the country - did it in heels.In a state where even the road signs are macho, an unlikely political outsider emerged to take on the power structure. The leader who came of age during the high tide of modern conservatism, changing Texas and the country - did it in heels.

7.9/10

Directors
- Jack Lofton
- Keith Robert Patterson
Writers
- Keith Robert Patterson(story)
- Adam Fowler(story)
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Awards
- 1 nomination

Ann Richards in Ann Richards' Texas (2012)

Jack Lofton in Ann Richards' Texas (2012)

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All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State

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Taglines
- Before Bush, big hair and heels ran Texas.
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10/10

Excellent documentary on women in power

This is an excellent documentary on not just Ann Richards in Texas but also the history of women elected to office in the U.S.

We learn about Gov Richards' history in helping John Kennedy get elected, then helping other women get elected, and then getting pushed to run for office herself.

It's very funny because Gov Richards has a good sense of humor. The film is also a sharp commentary on the difficulties that women can have in getting elected in terms of raising money and dealing with personal attacks.

Gov Richards made some progressive changes in Texas that George Bush later eliminated. We see the ways in which people with money can dominate and prevent improvements in conditions in this country.

It is very relevant to today's political situation.

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