My Feminism (1997)
Overview
In an era of antifeminist backlash, this articulate documentary by the makers of Thank God I’m a Lesbian forcefully reminds us that the revolution continues. Powerful interviews with feminist leaders including bell hooks, Gloria Steinem, and Urvsahi Vaid are intercut with documentary sequences to engagingly explore the past and present status of the women’s movement. Discussing the unique contributions of second wave feminism, they explore their racial, economic and ideological differences and shared vision of achieving equality for women. Anessential component of women’s studies curricula, My Feminism introduces feminism’s key themeswhile exposing the cultural fears underlying lesbian baiting, backlash, and political extremism.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.519 |
Directed By
Dominique Cardona
Laurie Colbert
TOP CAST
Gloria Steinem
Self
bell hooks
Self
Mary Becker
Self
Urvashi Butalia
Self
Judy Rebick
Self
Ailbhe Smyth
Self
Urvashi Vaid
Self
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