Middle-aged widow Hattie Burns seeks justice after a friend's daughter is killed in a gangland shootout at a local speakeasy. When her concerns are dismissed by the mayor, a corrupt politician running for re-election, Hattie decides to run against him, with her best friend Ivy as campaign manager. A strike by female voters ensues, and Hattie's candidacy gains momentum. However, she is unaware that her daughter's reformed hoodlum boyfriend is hiding in her attic, complicating her efforts.
Politics
Hattie Burns, a middle-aged widow, takes a stand against corruption in her small town by running for mayor after local politicians fail to address the issue.
