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202556 minPGdocumentary

Gender Equality Civil Rights

Some American Feminists

202556 minPGdocumentary

American feminists, including Betty Friedan and Kate Millett, reflect on the movement's historical context and ongoing relevance through interviews and archival footage.

Gender Equality Civil Rights

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Some American Feminists

2025• 56 minPG

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American feminists, including Betty Friedan and Kate Millett, reflect on the movement's historical context and ongoing relevance through interviews and archival footage.

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In 1977, prominent figures of the American feminist movement, including Betty Friedan and Kate Millett, share their insights on key issues affecting women in the United States. Through a combination of interviews and historical newsreel footage, the documentary contextualizes the feminist movement within its time, highlighting the struggles and achievements of its founders. Directed by Luce Guilbeault, Nicole Brossard, and Margaret Wescott, this 56-minute film remains a significant exploration of feminist discourse and its ongoing relevance.

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