Movies and TvShows featuring "suffragette-movement" theme.

Suffragettes, with Lucy Worsley (2018) is a documentary film that explores the history of the suffragette movement in Britain and their relentless struggle for women's voting rights during the conservative society of Edwardian England. It delves into the tactics employed by suffragettes, from peaceful protests to acts of domestic terrorism, such as arson and bombing. The film also highlights the brutal response of the authorities, including police brutality and prison brutality, towards the suffragettes. Through insightful interviews, historical reenactments, and captivating narratives, Suffragettes, with Lucy Worsley paints a vivid picture of the hardships faced by these courageous women and the lasting impact of their activism.

Penthesilea, the first of six films made by Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen, traverses thousands of years to look at the image of the Amazonian woman in myth. It asks, among other questions, is the Amazonian woman a rare strong female image or is she a figure derived from male phantasy? The film explores the complexities of such questions, but does not seek any concrete answers.