I Am Woman
I Am Woman

I Am Woman

2020Movie116 minEnglish

In 1966, Helen Reddy landed in New York with her three year old daughter, a suitcase, and $230 in her pocket. Within weeks, she was broke. Within months, she was in love. Within five years, she was one of the biggest superstars of her time and an icon of the 1970s feminist movement who wrote a song which galvanized a generation of women to fight for change.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users73%
Director: Unjoo MoonGenres: Biography, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

This biographical drama chronicles the life of Helen Reddy, the Australian singer-songwriter who became a global icon in the 1970s. The film follows her journey from her early days in New York City, struggling to make ends meet as a single mother, to her eventual rise to international stardom. It highlights her fight against sexism in the music industry and her empowerment anthem "I Am Woman" that became a symbol for the feminist movement.

Critical Reception

I Am Woman received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its lead performances and its attempt to capture the spirit of its time. However, some critics found the film to be somewhat formulaic and lacking in deeper insight into Reddy's personal life and struggles beyond the surface.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for Tilda Cobham-Hervey's portrayal of Helen Reddy.
  • Appreciation for the film's depiction of feminist themes and the 1970s era.
  • Criticism for a predictable narrative structure and occasionally superficial exploration of its subject.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an inspiring and well-acted portrayal of Helen Reddy's life and career. Many appreciated its feminist message and the nostalgic look at the 1970s music scene, though some felt it could have delved deeper into the complexities of Reddy's personal journey.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Unjoo Moon, had previously directed a documentary about Helen Reddy's husband, Jeff Wald, titled 'The Song of John'. This experience likely provided valuable insight for 'I Am Woman'.

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