The conservative impulse to re-litigate the cultural revolution of the 1960s and 70s has made what otherwise might be dismissed as historical artifacts like the foundation of modern feminism seem unexpectedly timely and relevant. So it is with Gloria: In Her Own Words, an HBO documentary in which activist Gloria Steinem recounts her personal and political journey, dating back to an era where, she says, There was no word for sexual harassment. Now in her 70s, Steinem remains a potent force and skilled raconteur and a compelling prism through which to view 40 years of women s rights advocacy.