Bella! tells the story of Bella Abzug, who first rose to prominence as a scrappy grassroots activist in New York's West Village, and then went on to champion everything from an end to the Vietnam War to the advancement of LGBTQ rights.
Acting
Bella herself — archive footage crackles with live-wire charisma.
Direction
Lieberman lets legends speak, never hagiographic.
Director
Jeff L. Lieberman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bella's signature wide-brimmed hats started as a lawyer's power move — judges required women to wear hats in court, so she went BIG. FREE
The film's release timing underscores how many battles Bella fought remain unfinished, particularly around reproductive rights and LGBTQ protections. LIGHT
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