Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
Feminists: What Were They Thinking?

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Feminists: What Were They Thinking?

2018
Movie
86 min
English

In 1977, a book of photographs captured an awakening - women shedding the cultural restrictions of their childhoods and embracing their full humanity. This documentary revisits those photos, those women and those times and takes aim at our culture today that alarmingly shows the need for continued change.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users91%
Director: Johanna HamiltonGenres: Documentary, History, Social

Plot Summary

This documentary revisits the pivotal second wave of feminism in America by featuring interviews with prominent feminists who were active during the movement. It explores their personal journeys, their activism, and the lasting impact of their efforts. The film offers a retrospective look at the challenges, triumphs, and ongoing relevance of feminist ideals.

Critical Reception

The film was generally well-received by critics for its intimate and insightful interviews with key figures of the feminist movement. Reviewers often praised its historical significance and its ability to capture the spirit of a transformative era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its candid and personal interviews with influential feminists.

  • Hailed as a valuable historical document of the second-wave feminist movement.

  • Noted for its thoughtful exploration of the movement's enduring legacy.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's direct approach and the powerful voices of the women featured, finding it both inspiring and informative. Many commented on the film's relevance to contemporary discussions about gender equality.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Critics' Choice Documentary Award for Best Social Impact.

Fun Fact

The film is inspired by a 1970s book of the same name, featuring photographs and interviews with feminist leaders of that era.

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mrpink84

mrpink84

This movie is a great introduction to female artists and thinkers from the 70s who posed for photographer Cynthia MacAdams book. Women talk about how the women's liberation movement helped them find their voices in,a time when you were expe...