Movies About Women's Rights

From Mary Dore, starring Chude Pamela Allen, Alta, Judith Arcana, Nona Willis Aronowitz
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She's Beautiful When She's Angry is a documentary film by director Mary Dore that tells the story of the birth of the modern women's movement in the United States. The film traces the journey of the second-wave feminism of the 1960s and 70s, exploring the experiences and strategies of the women involved in the movement. The women speak candidly about their struggles to gain equal rights and basic freedoms, including the right to vote, access to contraception, and the right to control their own bodies. The film also examines the intersection of race and class, showing how these issues shaped the movement and the impact the movement had on the civil rights, labor, and gay and lesbian liberation movements. The documentary includes interviews with activists and influential leaders, such as Bella Abzug, Eleanor Smeal, Shirley Chisholm, Florynce Kennedy, and Rita Mae Brown. She's Beautiful When She's Angry highlights the accomplishments of the movement and the progress made, while also revealing the challenges that remain in the fight for gender equality.

From Directors: Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman, starring Hugo Armstrong, Rosalind Chao, Stephen Dorff, John Getz
Rated R

Nanking is a 2007 documentary film directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman. The film tells the story of the Nanjing Massacre, a mass killing and rape of Chinese civilians by Japanese soldiers in the city of Nanjing (then called Nanking) during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The film features interviews with survivors of the massacre, archival footage, and photos from the period, as well as recreations of the events. It also sheds light on the international response to the events, including the efforts of a group of westerners and Chinese who formed the Nanjing Safety Zone in order to protect as many civilians as possible. Ultimately, the film serves as a testament of human resilience and the power of ordinary people to make a difference in extraordinary times. Nanking was released to critical acclaim, winning several awards and garnering several nominations, including a Primetime Emmy Award and an Academy Award nomination.

From Kirby Dick, starring Amy Ziering, Kirby Dick, Kori Cioca, Jessica Hinves
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The Invisible War is an Academy Award-nominated documentary that examines the disturbing reality of the epidemic of rape in the U.S. military. The film sheds light on the stories of survivors and exposes the systemic cover-up of military sexual assaults. It also looks at the shameful lack of justice for the victims and their families, and the devastating consequences of military sexual trauma. Through interviews with rape survivors, military and government officials, and members of the legal community, the film paints a vivid picture of the toll the assaults have taken on the lives of so many. It ultimately calls for an end to the culture of silence and impunity surrounding military sexual assault.

From Directors: Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg, starring Donna Howard, John Seago, Brigitte Amiri, Troy Newman
Rated TV-14

Reversing Roe (2018) is a documentary film by directors Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg that examines the tumultuous history of the abortion debate in the United States. It profiles the individuals on both sides of the issue, chronicles the changes in laws since Roe v Wade, and explores the current landscape of the abortion debate. Interviews with doctors, lawyers, activists, and politicians provide insight on the complexities and implications of the Roe decision. The documentary highlights the effect of the 1972 decision on modern society and looks at the current legal challenges to the landmark ruling. It also examines the implications for women's rights, health care, and reproductive freedom. Overall, the film provides an illuminating look at the history and future of the abortion debate.

From Directors: Roberta Grossman, Sophie Sartain, starring Gloria Allred, Lisa Bloom, Hillary Clinton, Bill Cosby
Rated TV-14

From Richard Robbins, starring Amina, Azmera, Arindol Bagchi, Rekha Banerjee
Rated PG-13

From Directors: John Keith Wasson, Jane Wells, starring Danielle Douglas, Slim, Rain, T.R.
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