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Australia was the fist country in the world to grant full political rights to women. In this film, historian Dr. Clare Wright traces the fight for women's suffrage in Australia. Years ahead of Britain and the U.S., some Australian women were voting as early as 1838 but the struggle to bring the vote to all women in the country was long and hard. Learn more about this little known story in the history of democracy.
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As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson crossed all gender, race, and professional lines while their brilliance and desire to dream big, beyond anything ever accomplished before by the human race, firmly cemented...
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In the final program of the series, Professor Amanda Vickery explores the explosion of creative opportunities for women as the 20th century dawned. Travelling from London and Paris to the remote Swedish countryside and the bleak desert landscape of New Mexico; this was a time where Western women were demanding ever increasing roles across society and female artists found the strength to push the boundaries of art even further.
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Professor Amanda Vickery's journey to uncover the story of female creativity reaches the 18th century. The focus turns to the industrial powerhouse that is Britain and the glittering French court of Marie Antoinette. Despite being regarded as second class citizens when it came to art, this was an era when ingenious women seized a galaxy of fresh opportunities to stamp their creativity on the age; from a designer who would revitalize the British silk...
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Professor Amanda Vickery journeys from Renaissance Italy to the Dutch Republic and discovers a hidden world of female artistry. By digging in storerooms, convents, and basements she rescues dazzling female artists from the shadows, and reveal stories of courage and determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
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An illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the unfair working conditions in New York's garment district.
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Winner of the Jutra Award, this five-minute animated short is a lyrical exploration of the impact of war on women, their bodies, and their families. Bringing a feminist sensibility to a contemporary issue, this film examines what happens when war insinuates itself inside the very being of a woman. Like a grieving Madonna, a woman weeps for her son and brother. From this pain, an army of women springs up, a powerful column inspired by faith and rebellion....
8) Michelle Wie
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Michelle Wie She was a global star before hitting her teenage years, a child prodigy on the golf course. Michelle Wie has been one of the biggest players in the game since she was 12. With her killer swing, Wie has made a career of collecting accolades. In a candid conversation with Kristie Lu Stout, we get an inside look into the world of the celebrity golfer and one of the world's most celebrated female athletes.
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Two women who have engraved their names in the world of fashion; both launched their careers by creating iconic, must-have items. Tory Burch made her signature ballet flats a chic and essential accessory for fashion forward women. And one of the most well-known women in clothing design, Diane von Furstenberg took her brand to the top with the wrap dress. Burch and von Furstenberg tell us how they've grown their businesses and how they hope their success...
10) Meg Whitman
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As the president and CEO of Hewlett Packard, one of America's oldest technology companies, Meg Whitman has overseen the highs and lows of this iconic brand. Poppy Harlow sits down with the Fortune 500 CEO as she talks about taking risks and the responsibility of steering a billion dollar company in the right direction.
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A modern day beauty queen and a star in the world of advertising. Shenan Chuang, CEO of Ogilvy and Mathers Greater China, helped revolutionize China's ad industry. Aerin Lauder runs the cosmetic empire founded by her late grandmother, Estee Lauder. Kristie Lu Stout sits down with both women to talk about their passions, managing mistakes and their very different views on having it all.
12) Yuriko Koike
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They are innovators and inspirations - Leading Women connects you with extraordinary women at the top of their field. As Tokyo’s newly-elected first female governor, Yuriko Koike isn’t just breaking through the glass ceiling, she is shattering what she calls the steel ceiling in Japan. She discusses with CNN's Will Ripley the professional challenges women in the country face, the impact of hosting the Olympics games in 2020, her advice for the...
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Blanca Treviño took on a male-dominated field becoming a pioneer in the tech industry. She is the CEO of a leading IT company in Latin America- Softtek. And she is putting Mexico on the map as an international competitor. Carol Tomé knows about looking for opportunities, and grabbing on with both hands. She is the CFO of the world's largest home improvement retailer, The Home Depot. And for her, leadership comes with a responsibility that goes beyond...
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Two women who've built empires from the ground up - Ornella Barra is a chief executive at one of the most iconic brands in the UK. She's been named one of the most powerful women in business and has a professional and personal life that sees her in the same circles as royal families. Alli Webb is the founder of a multimillion-dollar company in a burgeoning new industry. Her meteoric rise to the top now has her poised to take the international scene...
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They're women in two very different industries, but when it comes to business, they're no strangers to taking gambles. As the Chief Operating Officer of Wynn Macau, Linda Chen helped her company capitalize on China's thriving gaming sector. And cosmetics queen Bobbi Brown started her beauty empire with just $10,000 and a ton of determination. We sit down with our Leading Women as they share how they went from high stakes to high rollers in the world...
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Getting personal with one of the most powerful women in the world—Christine Lagarde. As IMF chief, Lagarde has the daunting job of monitoring the global economy. She opens up about the responsibility she feels as the first woman in her position and shares personal stories, including why she walked out on a job interview. From making mistakes to motherhood, this is a special conversation with Christine Lagarde.
17) Sara Blakely
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Sara Blakely is the woman behind one of the world's most successful undergarments, Spanx. From Hollywood A-listers to working women, Spanx has helped millions of women look their best in their favorite outfits. CNN's Poppy Harlow met with the founder of the now iconic brand. Blakely shares her tumultuous journey to success from stand-up comedian and theme park character to a billion dollar business woman. And she explains what it's like to spend most...
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When it comes to the business of retail, Sam's Club CEO Rosalind Brewer and fragrance pioneer Jo Malone are powerful forces. Brewer is the first woman and African American to lead a Walmart division. Malone built a global brand from the ground up, and now, she's starting all over again. Both women talk about where their drive comes from, learning as they go, and why family has been important to their career success.
19) Lupita Nyong'o
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Kenya native Lupita Nyong'o catapulted into Hollywood after her Academy Award winning performance in the film 12 Years a Slave. Now she is one of the most recognizable actresses in the world. Lupita Nyong'o talks about her new-found fame and how her father's political history influences her philanthropic work.
20) Lynn Good
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In a male-dominated field, Lynn Good stands out in more ways than one. She is the first female CEO of America's largest utility corporation, Duke Energy. She has been listed among the most powerful women in business. In this special conversation, Good opens up about a moment in her career that caused her to redefine herself and her priorities. She shares what she calls a professional heartbreak that led to one of the greatest opportunities in her...