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Iron Ladies of Liberia
Ellen Johnson SirleafShe's already overcome tremendous obstacles to become the first woman ever elected president in Africa - now all she has to do is turn around Liberia - a country devastated by unemployment, debt, corruption, and the legacy of civil war. Follow Ellen Johnson Sirleaf through her first year in office as she faces angry mobs, ambitious political rivals, and high-ranking members of the international community. Her story is inspiring a new generation of leaders in Africa and around the world.
Air Date
Sunday, 3/23/08 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. & 1-2 a.m. ET
Website
pbs.org/independentlens/ironladies/
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