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202240 minPGdocumentary

gender-equality film-history life-stories

Growing Up Female

202240 minPGdocumentary

Julia Reichert's pioneering feminist documentary, which inspired filmmakers like Michael Moore, highlights the experiences and challenges faced by women in the 1970s.

gender-equality film-history life-stories

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Growing Up Female

2022• 40 minPG

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Julia Reichert's pioneering feminist documentary, which inspired filmmakers like Michael Moore, highlights the experiences and challenges faced by women in the 1970s.

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Julia Reichert's "Growing Up Female" (1971) is recognized as a pioneering feminist documentary that has influenced generations of filmmakers, including Michael Moore, who attended its screening at the University of Michigan. Following Reichert's passing in 2022, Moore pays tribute to her legacy on Rumble, reflecting on her impact on the documentary genre. Additionally, he discusses the United States Men's soccer team's performance in the 2022 World Cup and emphasizes the importance of voting in the upcoming midterm runoff election for Senator Raphael Warnock in Georgia.

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