Women History Month Movies
Women's History Month Resources
Movies and Shows
Films Full of Female Empowerment
Some of these movies are based on true stories of historical figures; others are fictional stories that demonstrate gender equality. Some also show younger generations and their fights for justice.
Shows Created By Women
Joy Goodwin’s selections here include light comedies and dark dramas (check for trigger warnings), an epic adventure and a musical. All are from female creators we’ll be hearing from for years to come.
Women in Film
Women in Film is an organization that advocates for and advances the careers of women, nonbinary, and trans people working in the screen industries - to achieve parity and transform culture.
PBS: What to Watch
Celebrate Women's History Month by exploring pivotal points in history and learning more about women who made history and those continuing to do so. Check out this list of documentaries about and by women.
Is Barbie a Feminist Icon?
After the release of the Barbie movie, people are asking: Has a doll long criticized for perpetuating outdated gender norms and unrealistic body image become a feminist icon? Has she always been one? It's complicated...