The Ladies’ Room

As Carol Burnett celebrates her lifetime of achievements with the Mark Twain Prize, her feminist ancestors appear to remind her of how much work is left to be done in the 21st century. Jackie Kennedy, Sojourner Truth, and Frida Kahlo – just to name a few – bring down the hammer of wokeness on the oft silent comedian, and explore how even the most seasoned trailblazers can misstep when it comes to intersectionality.