Peace is a Woman's Job
First Aired Thursday, June 30, 2005
History comes alive in the life and times of Montana's Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the United States Congress. This lively tale begins when a contemporary young woman meets Jeannette Rankin's ghost and is taken on a journey through her early career up to her controversial No vote against U.S. entry into WWI. The rest of Rankin's life, including another term in Congress in 1940 and another No vote against U.S. entry into WWII, is conveyed in a montage of archival stills. Filmed entirely in Montana, the rich and colorful locations and costumes give this docu-drama a true western flavor. Produced by Allyson Adams, presented by KUSM/MontanaPBS, MSU Bozeman.
MontanaPBS does not sell this program. To purchase a DVD copy of this program, go to www.peaceisawomansjob.com
MontanaPBS does not sell this program. To purchase a DVD copy of this program, go to www.peaceisawomansjob.com
Peace is a Woman's Job
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Allyson Adams as Jeanette Rankin in Peace is a Woman's Job.
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David Butler (cinematographer) and Virginia City cowboy, Fred Zweifel.
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Allyson Adams portraying Jeannette Rankin.
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Linsu Crowley-Zimmer (co-producer) portrays Belle Fligelman in 1916.
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Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin, Washington D.C. in 1918.
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Allyson Adams as Jeannette Rankin in "Peace is a Woman's Job".
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Side porch of Rankin home, Missoula, Montana 1912.
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Actress Nikki Kline portrays a Montana woman in 1916.
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Jeannette Rankin, Chairman Montana Activities, (1912-1914) holding suffrage banner.
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On location at Nevada City train station with Steam Engine #12 and movie extras.
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Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin in 1940.
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Congresswoman Rankin with shovel, Belle Fligeman at left. Arbor Day, 1917.