First Five

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Station:
Max (CA)

Status:
Ended

Start:
2023-06-09

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First Five explores themes of powers and womanhood during a tumultuous time to be leading a country.Marin, who lost the election last month, turned a new page in Finnish history when she became the world's youngest Prime Minister in 2019. A cabinet of determined women formed around her and started leading the country. Almost immediately, the five leaders were thrown into an unprecedented challenge when a worldwide pandemic spread to Finland and, after having steered their country through the pandemic, a war broke out and threw Europe into further turbulence.The three-part documentary series offers a close-up view into the lives of exceptional politicians in unprecedented times. It introduces the Finnish female cabinet behind their public roles and shares moments of vulnerability and openness.

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S1E1 - From Girls to Politicians

Former Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin and the four key members of her Social Democratic Party reflect on key influences in their childhoods.

Air Date: 09 Jun 2023 07:00 (CDT)

S1E2 - Eye of the Storm

The COVID-19 crisis proves an extraordinary test for the politicians, grappling with their uncertainty while tempering the fears of an entire country.

Air Date: 09 Jun 2023 07:00 (CDT)

S1E3 - Looking Ahead

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the First Five push for Finland to join NATO.

Air Date: 09 Jun 2023 07:00 (CDT)