10 Films to Watch for Women’s History Month
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We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with our list of movies to watch, celebrating women of color. From biopics, documentaries and stories about our lived experiences, we’re sharing our stories and voices.
A Ballerina’s Tale (2015)
From IMDb:
“A feature documentary on African American ballerina Misty Copeland that examines her prodigious rise, and her potentially career ending injury, alongside themes of race and body image in the elite ballet world.”
The Color Purple (1985)
From IMDb:
“A black Southern woman struggles to find her identity after suffering abuse from her father and others over four decades.”
Dolores (2017)
From IMDb:
“In the 1950’s, a working-class wife and mother of eleven children helps to establish a farmer’s union, which later develops into a platform for feminism and gender equality.”
Frida (2002)
From IMDb:
“A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.”
The Joy Luck Club (1993)
From IMDb:
“The life histories of four East Asian women and their daughters reflect and guide each other.”
Hidden Figures (2016)
From IMDb:
“The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.”
Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce (2019)
From IMDb:
“This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé’s celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.”
Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision (1994)
From IMDb:
“A film about the work of the Chinese-American artist most famous for her monuments such as the Vietnam Memorial Wall and the Civil Rights Fountain Memorial.”
Queen of Katwe (2016)
From IMDb:
“A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess.”
Steel Magnolias (2012)
From IMDb:
“Six Louisiana women (Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Adepero Oduye, Condola Rashad, Jill Scott, Alfre Woodard) gather at a beauty salon for their daily dose of female bonding.”
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