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198062 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Gender Equality

I Am Wanda

198062 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Wanda, a key figure in the 1980s feminist movement, discusses her advocacy and the social issues affecting women's rights in the United States.

Gender Equality

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Katja Raganelli

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Wanda, a key figure in the 1980s feminist movement, discusses her advocacy and the social issues affecting women's rights in the United States.

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Katja Raganelli

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Katja Raganelli

Katja Raganelliwriter

Barbara Loden

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Elia Kazan

Suzanne Smith

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Wanda, a key figure in the 1980s feminist movement, shares her personal stories in "I Am Wanda." The film features interviews that detail her experiences advocating for women's rights in the United States. It captures her struggles and triumphs while engaging with the social issues of the time. Directed by Katja Raganelli, the documentary runs for 62 minutes and reflects on Wanda's influence within her community.

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