She'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.

Sunday, 3/23/08 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. & 1-2 a.m. ET

Iron Ladies of Liberia - A Documentary by Henry Ansbacher, Jonathan Stack, and Daniel Junge
March 14
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Moderated by E. Victor Helb, Jr., Executive Director, Liberian Literacy Foundation

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 generations of leaders in Africa and around the world.