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I am delighted to share this passion of mine is supporting women in the media and my enthusiasm for films that are directed by women, are written by a woman and/or feature stories about women. One of my guiding litmus tests for the content of a film, is applying the Bechdel test. What is the Bechdel test? It asks whether a work of fiction features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man. The requirement that the two women must be named is sometimes added.
So, to solidify my commitment to my quest, in Jan. 2016 I pledged to watch one film per week as part of the #52FilmsByWomen campaign sponsored by Women in Film. What I am really excited about is discovering the #52weeks List of Gayle Nachlis, Women in Film Senior Director of Education, so many superb films on her list!
I also learned about Film Fatales, a network of women filmmakers who meet regularly to mentor each other, share resources, collaborate on projects and build a supportive community in which to make their films. Here’s Film Fatales list of films directed by women streaming on Netflix USA, 245 and counting!
And, so as we approach the end of 2016, and my 52-week pledge, I am sharing what I have enjoyed so far… And, I do pledge to continue into 2019 and beyond. I also including films I have seen/appreciate that amplify black voices and people of color in this evolving list.
With our evolving landscape, values, priorities and the balancing act that is occurring, there will be much to catch on the screen, big and small! Enjoy and join the fun!
My Ever Evolving LIST from 2016 through the present day Focused on Female-Driven and People of Color’s Voices/Stories: (in no specific order)
The 100 greatest films directed by women (according to BBC)
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20191125-the-100-greatest-films-directed-by-women-poll
UPDATE: Hulu ReFrame Stamped Be sure to check out the 100 and counting productions Made by Her.
Abbott Elementary
The Black Emperor of Broadway
Halftime
ROAR
Radium Girls
Lucy and Desi
Lady Boss The Jackie Collins Story
Patsy & Loretta
Mary J. Blige My Life
Dumplin
Girl Most Likely
Insecure: the End
Misbehaviour
Respect
Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Passing
The Underground Railroad
Dolly Parton: Here I Am
55 Steps
Radioactivity
The Banker
On the Rocks
Woman Walks Ahead
Ava
Emma (2020)
This Changes Everything
Audrey
Little Accidents
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
Promising Young Woman
Nomadland
Pieces of a Woman
Ammonite
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Miss Juneteenth
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
The Glorias
Enola Holmes
Jane
Miss Representation
Pariah
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
42
Black Panther
Get On Up
Marshall
12 Years a Slave
Anita: Speaking Truth to Power
Becoming
Harriet
13th
Queen&Slim
Bessie
What Happened Miss Simone?
Birth of a Nation
True Cost
Middle of Nowhere
Selma
Little
The Women’s List
Doin’ the L.A. Thing
Jenny’s Wedding
Joy
Philomena
Iron Lady
Mustang
Woman in Gold
Diana
Tig
Tangerine
Trainwreck
Hello, My Name is Doris
All About Eve
The Story of Ruth
East Side Sushi
Séraphine
The Lady in the Van
Coco Before Chanel
Suffragette
Brooklyn
Carol
Joan of Arc: Virgin Warrior
He Named Me Malala
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
Hanna
Miss Potter
The Passion of Joan of Arc
Maggie’s Plan
Frida
India’s Daughter
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny
Zootopia
Me Before You
Dukhtar
Girlhood
Ride
The Letters
Big Stone Gap
Under the Same Moon
Testament of Youth
Still Alice
A Ballerina’s Tale
Conviction
The Intern
Me Without You
Under a Tuscan Sun
Ai Wei Wei Never Sorry
Citizen Four
Wonder Woman
Planeat
The Future of Food
The 33
The Whole Truth
Our Kind of Traitor
Mia Madre
Certain Women
Lovely and Amazing
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
The Post
Ladybird
Maudie
I, Tonya
Paris Can Wait
Moana
Jackie
Florence Foster Jenkins
Eat Pray Love
Girl Rising
Eighth Grade
RGB
Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present
The Female Brain
The Favourite
Yentl
On the Basis of Sex
The Kindergarten Teacher
Captain Marvel
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Bad Reputation
Kusama: Infinity
Pariah
Heal
Mary Queen of Scots
Becoming Astrid
Westwood Punk • Icon • Activist
Unicorn Store
Captain Marvel
Longshot
Late Night
Call to Courage
Booksmart
Abominable
Little Women
The Farewell
Where’d You Go, Bernadette
Miss Americana
Kareem: Minority of One
Just Mercy
Loving
A Beautiful Day…
Hamilton- Musical to Film
Professor Marston & Wonder Women
TV Shows or Limited Series:
Mrs. America
Genius: Aretha
The Great
The L Word
Insecure
The Queen’s Gambit
The Morning Show
and counting…
Please take a look at a blog post here that features a documentary called Seeing Is Believing: Women Direct by friend Cady McClain, She wrote, directed, and produced this documentary along with Kate Super. Also, one of my favorite organizations is the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, an organization that engages, educates, and influences the need to dramatically improve gender balance, reduce stereotyping and create diverse female characters in entertainment targeting children 11 and under.
I invite you to explore my website, my art collection and my Art with Lórien online classes for kids.
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May your days be filled with a sense of wonder, love, creativity, adventure and play!
In love, gratitude and beauty…
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