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This whole thing started with a mission: support female led films on opening weekend whenever possible.* If you want to read more about why, you can read that post here.
It’s easy to think of December as nothing more than that crazy time when Christians and former Christians give each other presents and spend a ridiculous amount of time pretending they wanted said presents. I have a suggestion: Instead of spending your precious funds on crappy slippers and yet another fad-tech gadget, take your family to a movie. Specifically, one of these movies starring, directed by or written by women.
DECEMBER 4TH:
The Lady in the Van: Starring Maggie Smith
Logline: A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her car that’s parked in his driveway.
A Very Murray Christmas: Written and directed by Sofia Coppola
Logline: Bill Murray worries no one will show up to his T.V. show due to a terrible snow-storm in New York City.
*Note, this is a Netflix original, so it will be available in theaters AND on Netflix for streaming. Be an awesome human and stream it the weekend it releases to show Netflix just how much we support their work to be inclusive.
The Letters: Starring Juliet Stevenson
Logline: A drama that explores the life of Mother Teresa through letters she wrote to her longtime friend and spiritual advisor, Father Celeste van Exem over a nearly 50-year period.
Chi-Raq: Starring Teyonah Parris
Logline: A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.
*Note, this is an Amazon original, so it will be available online on this date. Be awesome and stream it the weekend it releases to show Amazon just how much we support their work to be inclusive.
The World of Kanako: Starring Nana Komatsu and Written by Miako Tadano
Logline: As former detective Akikazu searches for his missing daughter, Kanako, he soon learns she has a mysterious secret life.
DECEMBER 18TH:
Sisters: Written by Paula Pell. Starring Tina Fey And Amy Poehler
Logline: Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home.
DECEMBER 25TH:
Joy: Written by Annie Mumolo. Starring Jennifer Lawrence
Logline: Joy is the story of a family across four generations and the woman who rises to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty.
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One additional note before I go: I am not able to tell you if these movies are objectively good or feminist friendly, as I have not seen all of them. The point of this list is to give you a place to start. The truth is that we don’t have a lot to choose from, but part of the battle is giving you the information. Information is power. However, shared knowledge is also key. So if you see one of these films or have seen an early screening, please let us know if you recommend it or not in the comments.
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