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Watching Women Succeed on Film
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Whale RiderWhale Rider
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A girl survives instead of her brother who was meant to be chief. A struggling New Zealand people must survive, while a girl works to bring them together. Girl power.
North Country (Widescreen Edition)North Country (Widescreen Edition)
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Female empowerment. The story starts out sad, and gets a bunch worse before it turns around in triumph. Good acting.
Mulan (Special Edition)Mulan (Special Edition)
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Another movie where a girl triumphs in a man's world, and not by behaving like a man.
VolverVolver
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Women in dire situations, coming together as a family. Foreign film worth watching if you don't mind a dealing with harsh/sad topics.
Charlotte GrayCharlotte Gray
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Cate Blanchett stars as Charlotte Gray who goes to France as a spy for the British government during World War II. She grows as a person while facing hardships. Love this film.
Iron Jawed AngelsIron Jawed Angels
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Women striving to get to vote. Hilary Swank is awesome.
The Prize Winner of Defiance, OhioThe Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
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A woman manages to care and support a large family through creativity and winning contests in difficult times with a smile.
Erin BrockovichErin Brockovich
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A woman goes out and fights against a powerful company to help injured parties. Julia is amazing.
In Her Shoes (Widescreen Edition)In Her Shoes (Widescreen Edition)
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A movie about two sisters who each come of age in their own way. I really love this movie (so does my sister).
Sense & Sensibility (Special Edition)Sense & Sensibility (Special Edition)
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Another sisters movie, dealing with love and life in an earlier time. I love how Mr. Lee directed this.
9 to 5 - Sexist, Egotistical, Lying Hypocritical Bigot Edition - Widescreen9 to 5 - Sexist, Egotistical, Lying Hypocritical Bigot Edition - Widescreen
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My sister said this had to be on here. Comedy and woman power!
Baby BoomBaby Boom
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The Tiger Lady has it, loses it, and then manages to have it all at the end. Nice 80s movie.
Working GirlWorking Girl
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Melanie is adorable. A woman keeps struggling to find a better position in the work force.
The Devil Wears Prada (Widescreen Edition)The Devil Wears Prada (Widescreen Edition)
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A powerful female boss, and a young woman who learns from her. Emily Blunt is very cute in this.
Muriel's WeddingMuriel's Wedding
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A woman's journey to self-discovery and to like herself. An independent film with the wonderful Toni Collette. Love the ABBA.
View from the TopView from the Top
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Has a little bit of romantic comedy, but mostly about a small town girl going out into the world to make something of herself (and finding herself as well).
Uptown GirlsUptown Girls
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About a young woman who needs to grow up, and a little girl who needs some fun. Cute movie.
Bridget Jones's Diary (Collector's Edition)Bridget Jones's Diary (Collector's Edition)
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Although a romantic comedy, Bridget does stick up for herself and works to improve her position. She deals with other issues in her life besides romance like work and family.
Miss Congeniality (Deluxe Edition)Miss Congeniality (Deluxe Edition)
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Cute movie with an FBI agent undercover, managing to save the day and get an understanding of other women she did not understand.
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
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Go Reese! A woman inadvertently ends up bettering herself and showing she can succeed without changing herself to fit the environment.
She's the Man (Widescreen Edition)She's the Man (Widescreen Edition)
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Really silly/funny, loosely based on Twelfth Night. A girl goes out and tries out for a boys soccer team. Lots of comedy, not as serious.
Bend It Like Beckham (Widescreen Edition)Bend It Like Beckham (Widescreen Edition)
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A girl going against her culture's traditional place for her, striving to do what she wants. Also a little bit of romance.
Believe In Me (Director's Edition)Believe In Me (Director's Edition)
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Young girls triumph under a male coach who believes in them and helps them succeed. Lovely and inspiring film taking place in the 60s, I think.
Motocrossed [VHS]Motocrossed [VHS]
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About a girl who goes out and triumphs in a male sport. Has silly bits, but overall enjoyable.