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Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare

2019·Movie
56min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8
IMDb8.8

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In the depths of the Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt appointed Frances Perkins as the first woman on a presidential cabinet. Against overwhelming odds, she became the driving force behind Social Security, the 40-hour work week, the eight-hour day, minimum wage and unemployment compensation. Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare features compelling interviews with David Brooks, Nancy Pelosi, Amy Klobuchar, Lawrence O’Donnell and others while telling Perkin’s heroic story which explores the history of women in politics, Social Security, our attitudes toward immigration, poverty, Socialism, and the role of government. Without this context our current dialogue is ill-informed and diminished.
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Directed by:
Mick Caouette, Joe Paolo
Written by:
Mick Caouette
Produced by:
Mick Caouette

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Is Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 8.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare?

0 h 56 min

Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare runs 0 h 56 min.

What language is Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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