Women in politics

Examines the life and political career of Benazir Bhutto who became the first female head of government of a Muslim country when she was elected prime minister of Pakistan in 1988, discussing her education, imprisonment, and the charges that removed her from power and led to her exile.

Tells the life story of Democratic California congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to be chosen as minority whip and the first to lead a major party in Congress.