Presents the story of the thirteen women connected with NASA's Mercury 13 space mission, who braved prejudice and jealousy to make their mark and open the door for the female pilots and space commanders that would soon follow.

Examines the ERA movement, its criticisms, and its ultimate defeat in Congress.

Examines the career of a champion of women's rights, the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, and the first Jewish justice in twenty-five years