Feminism is one of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted terms of modern day. While we’re fighting about what we’re allowed to wear or if we should be allowed to have a career of our own, or whether it's safe to go out in the dark, so many times we’re missing out that feminism is acknowledging our set of responsibilities as women while enjoying equal rights, as every homosapien should. Cinema has been portraying women in a variety of (not-so-great) ways—the most common roles being the damsel-in-distress, the manic Pixie Dream Girl, or the Femme Fatale. While you cannot creatively control the artists or the audience, I’m just happy that there’s a parallel community of mainstream and indie filmmakers who’ve been true to the feminine voice by showing women in their full potential and darkness. In this article, we’ve compiled some of the best feminist films that present women in their real skin and in their most humanized versions.11 Best Feminist Movies1. Hidden Figures (2016) Set in 1961, when both racism and patriarchy were at their peak, Theodire Melfi’s Hidden Figures follows three African-American women, who turn out to be the brains behind astronaut John Glenn’s launch into orbit, while battling for their rightful place as scientists and professionals. The three women, Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe), are inspirational figures to me. Look out for the “black bathroom” speech by Henson! It will give you goosebumps! 2. Wild (2014) Reese Witherspoon’s...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 7 October