This film documents the National Women's Conference held at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston from November 18-21, 1977. Broadcast nationwide on the last day of the conference, the film describes the conference agenda, leaders, caucuses, and passed resolutions, as well as the protest against the conference at the Astro Arena. The film documents the issues on which the conference voted, including the Equal Rights Amendment, child care, abortion rights, insurance, health, homemakers, sexual preference, and minority women's rights. Clips of speakers round out the documentary special, including Bella Abzug, Rosalynn Carter, Betty Ford, Lady Bird Johnson, Barbara Jordan, Ann Richards, Cecilia Preciado Burciaga, Gloria Steinem, Jean O'Leary, Maxine Waters, and Coretta Scott King. At the counter-conference, Lottie Beth Hobbs, Nellie Gray, Dr. Mildred Jefferson, Phyllis Schlafly, and Bob Dornan speak.

Finding aid for The Texas International Women's Year (IWY) Coordinating Committee, also known as the Texas Coordinating Committee, was created by Congress in December 1975 with the passage of Public Law 94-167 (HR 9924, 94th Congress, 1975-1977) for the purpose of holding state meetings to elect delegates and adopt resolutions that promoted equal rights to be presented at the National Women's Conference.

Sharing Stories from 1977 joins historians and technologists who are committed to expanding the visibility of women and gender in digital spaces. Our project documents, preserves, and analyzes the participant stories and legacy of the NWC. We rely on a collaborative research process that fosters intergenerational exchange.