Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare
About Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare
In the depths of the Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt appointed Frances Perkins as the first woman on a presidential cabinet. Against overwhelming odds, she became the driving force behind Social Security, the 40-hour work week, the eight-hour day, minimum wage and unemployment compensation.
Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare is a 2019 documentary film directed by Joe Paolo and Mick Caouette.
David Brooks appears as Self, Amy Klobuchar as Self, Lawrence O'Donnell as Self, and Nancy Pelosi as Self. It runs 56 minutes and was released in October 2019.
The screenplay is by Mick Caouette. American members can watch it on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and WETA+.