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Betty Ford - The Real Deal [video 56 min 29 sec]

A pioneering first lady whose public battles with cancer and addiction changed the lives of millions.
The documentary "Betty Ford: The Real Deal" profiles former First Lady Betty Ford, her advocacy for women's rights and the substance addiction that led to the founding of the Betty Ford Center in California.
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