Suffs

This historical musical recorded on Broadway follows the American suffragist movement. It examines the collaborations and conflicts between women as they fought for voting rights, highlighting the personal bonds and professional fractures that emerged during their activism.

Directed by Leigh Silverman and David Horn, the film was produced by PBS. For Silverman, this was her second project of 2026, following The Unknown. David Horn previously directed Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch in 2024. The screenplay was written by Shaina Taub, who also stars as Alice Paul. The ensemble cast includes Jenn Colella as Carrie Chapman Catt, Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells, Ally Bonino as Lucy Burns, Nadia Dandashi as Doris Stevens, and Kim Blanck as Ruza Wenclawska.