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Women Talking

Women Talking

A drama film written and directed by Sarah Polley, adapted from Miriam Toews' novel of the same name. Set in a Bolivian Mennonite community, following a group of women who gather to discuss their future after discovering systematic sexual assault by men in their community. The film deeply explores important issues including religious patriarchy critique, collective trauma and healing, women's political awakening, and the power of silence versus voice.

查看详情 104 min
2022
USA

Women Talking

Sarah Polley

Drama Social Issues Feminist
Religious Patriarchy Critique Anti-Sexual Violence +4
She Said

She Said

A journalism drama directed by Maria Schrader, starring Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan. Adapted from the non-fiction book by New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, following their investigation that exposed Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault scandal. The film deeply explores important issues including the #MeToo movement, gender politics in journalism, the power of women's testimony, and the courage needed to break silence.

查看详情 128 min
2022
USA

She Said

Maria Schrader

Drama Biography Crime
MeToo Movement Anti-Sexual Violence +4
The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

Adapted from Angie Thomas's bestselling novel, follows 16-year-old African American girl Starr's journey from silence to voice after witnessing her friend Khalil being shot by police. This coming-of-age drama deeply explores police violence, systemic racism, Black women's voices and agency, and young women's awakening and growth in social justice movements.

查看详情 133 min
2018
USA

The Hate U Give

George Tillman Jr.

Drama Coming-of-Age Social Issues
Race and Gender Intersectional Feminism +4
Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

A biographical sports drama centered on the famous 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Emma Stone portrays tennis legend Billie Jean King, while Steve Carell plays former tennis champion Bobby Riggs. The film deeply explores crucial issues including sports equality, equal pay, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ identity, showcasing a historic showdown that changed both sports history and the trajectory of the women's rights movement.

查看详情 121 min
2017
USA

Battle of the Sexes

Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton

Biography Drama Sport
Sports Equality Equal Pay +4
Circumstance

Circumstance

Director Maryam Keshavarz's coming-of-age drama focuses on a wealthy Iranian family, particularly headstrong teenager Atafeh whose relationship with her friend Shireen evolves from friendship into romance and even eroticism, alongside her brother's journey from recovering drug addict to religious extremist. This vibrant exploration of sexual rebellion showcases high school protagonists confronting patriarchal oppression, culminating in a penetrating examination of women's treatment under Iranian theocracy.

查看详情 106 minutes
2011
USA

Circumstance

Maryam Keshavarz

Drama Coming-of-Age Romance
Queer Theory Anti-Feminism Studies +4

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