Movies and TvShows featuring "women-of-color" theme.
This music video comes from a position of feminine self-expression and autonomy. We stand as witnesses to a woman giving birth to another part of her identity. In this case, let’s take it in a literal sense as we will see The Saint pushing The Whore out of her body. We begin with these two women celebrating their sensuality and having a firm grasp of their autonomy. And then as the story progresses, we are introduced to a new character who’s convinced it’s his right to take that agency away. But he’s clearly misguided. DIVA! is the pursuit of amplifying the very fact that The Saint in us can co-exist with The Whore as well as The Bitch, The Slut, The Boss, The Motherfucking Diva, and a lot more. It is a celebration of our endless rebirth.
Sparkle follows the journey of a girl group as they navigate fame, romance, and tragedy in the 1960s. The three sisters face challenges such as abusive relationships, drug addiction, and family struggles, all while pursuing their dreams of becoming successful singers.
Late in her career, Ann Gregory finds the courage to be the first woman of color to enter the USGA Women's Amateur. She collides with Babs Whatling, a privileged white woman from the south who is searching for her own identity.
In a small Southern town, a group of middle-aged women join forces to form a basketball team called The Hot Flashes. They aim to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Along the way, they face various challenges and overcome personal struggles while forming strong bonds and proving that they still have what it takes to compete.
Women in the Shadows (1992) is a documentary that delves into the untold stories of indigenous women in Canada. It sheds light on their struggles, resilience, and contributions to society. The film focuses on the rich history of indigenous cultures, the challenges faced by indigenous women, and their role in shaping Canadian history. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, this documentary provides a comprehensive look at the lives and experiences of indigenous women in Western Canada, particularly in Manitoba and the Hudson Bay region. It highlights their unique perspectives, the impact of colonization, and the ongoing fight for recognition and rights.
Seven years after the mysterious death of her mother, an isolated botanist meets an enigmatic, teenage runaway in a creek. Forming an unexpected bond, the two embark on a harrowing journey to confront their respective pasts, all while slowly realizing that they may not have to face their uncertain futures alone.
About Face: Supermodels Then and Now is a documentary that takes a deep dive into the lives of supermodels, exploring their journey from their early days in the fashion industry to their current lives. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the industry, revealing the challenges they faced, the self-reflection and self-doubt they experienced, and the impact of age on their careers. The documentary also touches on topics such as plastic surgery, nudity in photographs, and the AIDS epidemic that affected the industry. Through interviews and personal stories, it examines the self-confidence and self-doubt that supermodels often grapple with. The documentary sheds light on the role of fashion photographers, fashion magazines, and the portrayal of women of color in the industry.
Dani and Alice are coming to the end of a tumultuous relationship. As they prepare to leave their favourite girl bar, the ramifications of Alice's actions earlier in the night are brought up in a heated conversation behind the wheel of Dani’s car, with tragic end results. Winner, Best Drama, Planet Out International Film Festival
In February, 2004, with the help of Eve Ensler and Jane Fonda, a group of transgender women put on the first all-transgender production of "The Vagina Monologues", including a new monologue written by Ensler from their own experiences.
Three women share their experience of navigating the app-world in the metro city. The sharings reveal gendered battles as platform workers and the tiresome reality of gig-workers' identities against the absent bosses, masked behind their apps. Filmed in the streets of New Delhi, the protagonists share about their door-to-door gigs, the surveillance at their workplaces and the absence of accountability in the urban landscape.
Sebari Milach is an awareness film aimed at showing the dark ritualistic practices of female circumcision illegally practiced in Africa. This film touches on a true story about a young Ethiopian girl who gets tricked by her mother into getting circumcised at a ritual purification ceremony shortly after her sister passed away from the same practice.
In LAST NIGHT, a same-sex couple faces its end when one of the women would rather sacrifice her long-term relationship than watch the love of her life die from recurring cancer.
Beatrice knows mom is dead. She just doesn't want to deal with it. Neither does Talia, who is not equipped to care for her newly orphaned autistic sister.
After a stressful workday, Deborah settles in for some intimate “me time" at home, until three other aspects of her psyche appear, dredge up deep-seated inhibitions, and threaten to derail her plan.
After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, a young mother writes a letter to her daughter about their family’s collective journey to acceptance.
A powerful and intensely moving document of a community vigil for Islan Nettles, a transgender Womyn of Colour, concerning her spirit and life. Because the personal is political. Because the brutal and increasing attacks on Trans Womyn of Color are outrageous and their victimization causes outrage. Because healing and action tighten our fists and boom our voices. Islan's murder was a hate crime, she was only 21. Her vigil was held at Jackie Robinson Park in Harlem, steps away from where she was murdered. This endeavour captured the love and support that the community brought to sustain each other and her family, along with the continued oppression that occurs in the Queer community noting the increasingly particular targets of transgender and gender non conforming people.
The Goddess Project is a documentary that follows two women as they travel across the United States, speaking with women from different backgrounds and cultures. They explore themes of femininity, empowerment, and spirituality, highlighting the experiences and accomplishments of women of color. Through interviews and personal stories, the film showcases the bond and sisterhood between women and the power they hold. The documentary also delves into topics such as women's health, rights, and the women's liberation movement.
A Well-Bread Woman is an experimental short centered on the dark themes of the treatment of women of colour in the film industry.
This short documentary sifts through the pages of a woman's diary who has recently begun to write her memoir. As she looks back at her life and some of her memories, the film explores the ordinary act of writing and the value and meaning it may hold in mundane everyday life.
Her First Kill is a psychological thriller about a religious young mother who abducts her best friend to find out the truth about her missing sister. How far will she go to get justice for her family?