The Philadelphia Eleven
In a 1974 act akin to civil disobedience, eleven women and their supporters organize their ordination as Episcopal priests in an unauthorized service. A Black urban church in Philadelphia welcomes them, but larger change is not easy. The women are harassed and threatened as they build a movement that challenges patriarchy.
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The Philadelphia Eleven
1h 27m
In a 1974 act akin to civil disobedience, eleven women and their supporters organize their ordination as Episcopal priests in an unauthorized service. A Black urban church in Philadelphia welcomes them, but larger change is not easy. The women are harassed and threatened as they build a movement that challenges patriarchy.
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The Philadelphia Eleven
Wednesday
Mar 19
1 Hour 30 Minutes
A group of women organize their ordination to become Episcopal priests in 1974. -
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The Philadelphia Eleven
Thursday
Mar 20
1 Hour 30 Minutes
A group of women organize their ordination to become Episcopal priests in 1974. -
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The Philadelphia Eleven
Thursday
Mar 20
1 Hour 30 Minutes
A group of women organize their ordination to become Episcopal priests in 1974. -
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The Philadelphia Eleven
Saturday
Mar 22
1 Hour 30 Minutes
A group of women organize their ordination to become Episcopal priests in 1974.
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