Movies and TvShows featuring "feminist-movement" theme.

The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.

This timely doc follows Texas State Senator Wendy Davis's filibuster in 2013, when she stood for 13 hours to fight an antiabortion law threatening women's access to lifesaving healthcare.

Deep rooted religious beliefs seemingly going back to the Pilgrim Fathers' puritanism dominate a society which is entertained by violence to no end on a daily basis. If it is true that American movies reflect American society, the United States have yet another severe problem: a lack of open sexuality and eroticism.

Miss...Or Myth? is a documentary that delves into the feminist movement and its various forms of activism during the 1980s. Through interviews and archival footage, it presents the struggles, achievements, and impact of the movement.

Mesa Posta is a film that lives off the violence of a life, which is shown in the simplicity of the gestures of the person who plays it. The habits, beliefs and moments of this story are told in the act of setting the table, then the brutality of life is confronted by the beauty and the grace of the objects that make it: the table is set as life is told.

A remarkable woman challenges two centuries of Navy tradition and discrimination, becoming a champion for equal opportunities to serve on-board ship and in combat -- all while rising to the rank of captain and becoming a source of strength to her family.

SLUGFEST emerges as a playful, engaging martial arts experience that delves into the "inner-feminist struggles" that have characterized recent years and decades. Yet, unlike narratives of division, this film champions the concept of unity, emphasizing the dire need for solidarity and deeper mutual respect within feminist discourse. The film's central motif is a stylized, choreographed sparring training that, while aimed at empowerment and self-discovery, can sometimes escalate beyond control. This metaphorical approach isn't about antagonism but represents the passionate debates that fuel progress and understanding, even when they momentarily seem to get out of hand. "There is no losing in martial arts. Either you win or you learn." - as Karate Kid would say today.

A young woman with a passion for cinema embarks on a journey exploring the intersection of art and feminism. Through the lens of her camera, she captures the struggles, triumphs, and stories of women in the film industry. This docufiction film takes an intimate look at the complexities and challenges faced by women in a male-dominated field, shedding light on important narratives that are often overlooked. With limited resources and a micro-budget, she defies all odds to create a powerful and compelling film that challenges societal norms and empowers women.

'Dressing Room' follows Margot, a burlesque dancer in the 1980s, struggling with the mounting pressure of being a woman performer. Due to looming realities she's facing in her personal life, as well as an unfavourable view of herself in comparison to her fellow dancer Penny, Margot worries about the future of her career. This short is where the male gaze, body image, womanhood, and the spotlight all come to a head.