Movies and TvShows featuring "pioneer-women" theme.

After her husband dies, a young woman travels west and finds herself in a marriage of convenience. As she adjusts to her new life on the western frontier, she discovers love and purpose.

Marie Curie is a biographical drama that tells the story of Marie Curie, a remarkable scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity. The movie explores her personal and professional life, her struggles and achievements, and the impact she had on the world of science.

In 'Do You See Me?', a woman architect in Italy faces sexism in her workplace. To overcome the obstacles, she pretends to be a man, leading to a series of humorous and dramatic situations. Along the way, she develops unrequited feelings for her male co-worker and navigates her complicated relationship with her father. The movie explores themes of gender roles, sexual identity, and the challenges of being a pioneer woman in a male-dominated field.

Strange Empire is a TV show set in the Canadian Wild West during the late 1860s. It follows the story of a group of strong and resilient women who navigate the challenges of the era, including racism, power struggles, and the fight for survival in a harsh environment.

In 1851, a rancher recruits a group of women to travel across the country to California, where they will become wives for the men in a mining town. Along the way, they face various challenges including a Native American attack, wilderness survival, and personal conflicts. The journey tests their strength and determination, as they strive to create a new life in the west.

A homesteading family in 1867 Wyoming faces a crisis when the husband is killed and the wife must decide whether to remain or take her son and daughter back East.

Based on the well-loved Australian classic by Mrs. Aeneas Gunn, this is the remarkable true story of Jeannie Gunn, a woman who fought to overcome sexual and racial prejudice amid the harsh beauties of the outback. Leaving her Melbourne existence for a new life on her husband's isolated ranch, Jeannie's feisty, good-natured attitude soon wins over the misogynistic stockmen, but she faces a much tougher challenge in trying to change their racist attitudes towards the indigenous aboriginal population.

Based on the best-selling Scholastic books; Dear America features the rich and spirited stories of young women at various turning points in history.

Sisters with Transistors is a documentary film that explores the untold stories of the women who played a fundamental role in shaping experimental and electronic music. From the early days of the genre to its current influence, the film showcases the groundbreaking work of these visionaries and highlights their struggles, successes, and lasting impact on music history.

This short documentary looks at the animated art of Lotte Reiniger. We are taken through a demonstration by Lotte herself on the way she cut out, constructed and filmed a silhouette character. She also discusses how she developed the use of coloured gelatines for her backgrounds. To illustrate her output, the documentary includes extracts from several of her films including Papageno (1935), The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) and The Frog Prince.

Writing with Fire is a gripping and inspiring documentary that follows the journey of a group of courageous women journalists in India, who defy societal norms and risk their lives to tell the stories of marginalized communities. Through their fearless reporting, they strive to bring about meaningful change and highlight important women's issues. This heart-wrenching film showcases the power of journalism and the indomitable spirit of these exceptional women.

An examination of the work and lives of actresses in the Iranian film industry prior to the 1979 revolution, featuring myriad interviews and rare film clips.

Out of a Jam is a documentary that explores the journey of a group of women who use the power of food to break barriers and empower themselves. It delves into topics such as entrepreneurship, pioneer women, women empowerment, and sustainability. The film also touches upon the themes of feminism and the caste system, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the women involved.

A child who just loved to skate from the age of eight, Poppy Starr Olsen became the number one female bowl skater in Australia at 14 and went on to take out bronze at the XGames at 17 - the ultimate competition in the world of skateboarding. The same year, skateboarding was announced as an official additional sport category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Now faced with the opportunity to represent Australia on the world stage Poppy grapples with the transition from skater to athlete and the pressure of competition mounts in a way it has never done before.

“Sweet Bananas traces the contrasting lives of some working class and upper class women, who end up all getting along.” -- E. Ann Kaplan

A documentary that offers a return in images to the creation of AHLA, Amazones d'hier, Lesbiennes d'aujourd'hui, a lesbian collective at the origin of the video of the same name shot in 1979 and also the eponymous magazine published between 1982 and 2014. Based on interviews conducted in May 2021 as well as archive footage, this documentary highlights the four founding members of the collective.