In the middle of the 19th century, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony launched a woman’s rights movement that was to change the world. This documentary describes how the interplay of events of the time – evangelical Christianity, the anti-slavery movement and even the opening of the Erie Canal – gave rise to the women’s movement.
Womens History
Celebrating Women’s History On-Demand
WXXI celebrates Women’s History and Heritage. We proudly feature moments in women’s history that had their roots and connections to Rochester. Watch On-Demand and also see the profiles on WXXI-TV.
Explore the contributions of national and local people that contributed to women’s rights and learn about their roots in Rochester.
WATCH ALL PROFILES IN THIS PLAYLIST
Watch additional suffrage champions from the Celebrating 2020 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage.
Great Performances at the Met: The Hours
Premieres Friday, March 17 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV
Rochester’s own Renée Fleming makes her return to the Met in this new opera by from Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s novel, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway.” Also inspired by the 2002 Oscar-winning film, the opera follows three women from different eras who each grapple with inner demons and their roles in society. The opera also stars Tony winner Kelli O’Hara and opera star Joyce DiDonato. Phelim McDermott directs with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting. Christine Baranski hosts.
Women’s History & Issues Today
WXXI celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of women with documentaries and stories that spotlight women’s experiences in history.
Special programming in March during Women’s History Month:
Notable Local Women • WXXI News
ROC Jobs Explained with Danielle Fuller • TikTok & Instagram
Independent Lens “Keep Quiet and Forgive” • WXXI-TV
Eudora • WXXI-TV
American Masters “Bella! This Woman’s Place is in The House” • WXXI-TV
American Masters “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” • WXXI-TV
Julia Child’s Best Bites • WXXI-TV
Great Performances – Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight • WXXI-TV
Barbara Streisand: Timeless — Live in Concert • WXXI-TV
Of the People: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement • WXXI-TV
On-Demand Programming:
Celebrating Women’s History On-Demand
Independent Lens “Dolores” • PBS Passport
Women’s History Month with PBS KIDS
Ok Bloomer: How Women Shaped Journalism Short On-Demand
American Experience: Women in American History On-Demand
Extraordinary Women from Stories from the Stage On-Demand
Women Serving in War On-Demand
Unstoppable The Road to Womens’ Rights E-Fieldtrip:
Unladylike Collection On-Demand
Teaching Women’s Suffrage History
Suffrage Moments Educational Resource
Not For Ourselves Alone: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton Video Clips
Discovering New York Suffrage Stories On-Demand
Crucible of Freedom On-Demand
SciGirls Resources
Show Must Go On: On-Demand
Sesame Street Celebrates Women’s History On-Demand
Rachel Carson: On-Demand
Running with My Girls On-Demand
The Sun Queen On-Demand
