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Advanced Style
directed by Lina Plioplyte, fl. 2014; produced by Ari Seth Cohen, fl. 2012 (New York, NY: BOND/360, 2014), 1 hour 12 mins
Advanced Style is a documentary that examines the lives of seven unique New Yorkers whose eclectic personal style and vital spirit have guided their approach to aging. Based on Ari Seth Cohen’s famed blog of the same name, this film paints intimate and colorful portraits of independent, stylish women aged 62 to...
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directed by Lina Plioplyte, fl. 2014; produced by Ari Seth Cohen, fl. 2012 (New York, NY: BOND/360, 2014), 1 hour 12 mins
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Advanced Style is a documentary that examines the lives of seven unique New Yorkers whose eclectic personal style and vital spirit have guided their approach to aging. Based on Ari Seth Cohen’s famed blog of the same name, this film paints intimate and colorful portraits of independent, stylish women aged 62 to 95 who are challenging conventional ideas about beauty, aging, and Western culture’s increasing obsession with youth.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ari Seth Cohen, fl. 2012
Author / Creator
Lina Plioplyte, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
BOND/360
Topic / Theme
Elderly people, Fashion, Women
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Advanced Style The Movie, LLC
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Adventures in The Gender Trade
directed by Susan Marenco; produced by Susan Marenco (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1994), 45 mins
Kate Bornstein, writer and performer, was born a man. This documentary presents her frank account of her personal journey from unhappy boy child into liberated transsexual lesbian. Intercut with her satiric night club act called "Hidden: A Gender," are the stories of a wide range of people who refused to have thei...
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directed by Susan Marenco; produced by Susan Marenco (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1994), 45 mins
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Kate Bornstein, writer and performer, was born a man. This documentary presents her frank account of her personal journey from unhappy boy child into liberated transsexual lesbian. Intercut with her satiric night club act called "Hidden: A Gender," are the stories of a wide range of people who refused to have their identity defined by whether they were born male or female. We are thus presented with a spectrum of colorful gender anomalies: drag q...
Kate Bornstein, writer and performer, was born a man. This documentary presents her frank account of her personal journey from unhappy boy child into liberated transsexual lesbian. Intercut with her satiric night club act called "Hidden: A Gender," are the stories of a wide range of people who refused to have their identity defined by whether they were born male or female. We are thus presented with a spectrum of colorful gender anomalies: drag queens, transsexuals, cross dressers, gays and lesbians... and those who refuse to be categorized. They want the right to be not "male" or "female," but whatever they choose in between. Why, they ask, must we have a bipolar gender system, when some other cultures can accommodate diversity? Academics including Dr. Walter Williams, anthropologist, and David Halperin, of M.I.T. encourage a reevaluation of traditional thinking, and a distinction between gender orientation and sexual preference. Adventures in the Gender Trade is guaranteed to provoke discussion! College Adult
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Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Susan Marenco
Author / Creator
Susan Marenco
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Gender roles, Transgender persons, Sexuality, Men, Homosexuality, Gay & Lesbian Studies, Women's & Gender Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1994. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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America the Beautiful
directed by Darryl Roberts, fl. 1992; produced by Sensory Overload Productions (San Francisco, CA: The Video Project, 2009), 1 hour 44 mins
Filmmaker Darryl Roberts goes on a five-year journey to examine America’s growing obsession with physical beauty and perfection, unearthing its origins and deadly risks. In America the Beautiful we see how increasingly unattainable images contribute to the rise in low self-esteem, body dysmorphia, and eating di...
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directed by Darryl Roberts, fl. 1992; produced by Sensory Overload Productions (San Francisco, CA: The Video Project, 2009), 1 hour 44 mins
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Filmmaker Darryl Roberts goes on a five-year journey to examine America’s growing obsession with physical beauty and perfection, unearthing its origins and deadly risks. In America the Beautiful we see how increasingly unattainable images contribute to the rise in low self-esteem, body dysmorphia, and eating disorders for young women and girls who also happen to be the beauty industry's largest consumers. In almost 40,000 media messages a year...
Filmmaker Darryl Roberts goes on a five-year journey to examine America’s growing obsession with physical beauty and perfection, unearthing its origins and deadly risks. In America the Beautiful we see how increasingly unattainable images contribute to the rise in low self-esteem, body dysmorphia, and eating disorders for young women and girls who also happen to be the beauty industry's largest consumers. In almost 40,000 media messages a year, youthful Americans are being told that, unless you look like supermodels and rock stars, you’re not good enough for anyone to love. In 2004 alone, Americans spent $12.4 billion on cosmetic surgery. America the Beautiful explores why Americans are spending so much money to cover up their discontent. Ultimately, the film asks: What are the true costs of our obsession with youth, beauty, and a slender physique? Who actually benefits from this high-priced journey towards this ideal and does it justify a nation’s psychosis?
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sensory Overload Productions
Author / Creator
Darryl Roberts, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
The Video Project
Topic / Theme
Cosmetics, Supermodels, Self-esteem, Entertainment industry, Popular culture, Beauty, Eating disorders, North Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 Speciality Studios, The Video Project
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American Masters, Billie Jean King
directed by James Erskine, fl. 1994; produced by Victoria Gregory and James Erskine, fl. 1994, New Black Films, Media Squared Films PLC and THIRTEEN American Masters, in American Masters (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2013), 1 hour 24 mins
Forty years after the Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match, King presents her own story, with perspective from Rosie Casals, Chris Evert, Venus Williams, Gloria Steinem, Riggs' son Larry and others.
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directed by James Erskine, fl. 1994; produced by Victoria Gregory and James Erskine, fl. 1994, New Black Films, Media Squared Films PLC and THIRTEEN American Masters, in American Masters (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2013), 1 hour 24 mins
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Forty years after the Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match, King presents her own story, with perspective from Rosie Casals, Chris Evert, Venus Williams, Gloria Steinem, Riggs' son Larry and others.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Victoria Gregory, James Erskine, fl. 1994, New Black Films, Media Squared Films PLC, THIRTEEN American Masters
Author / Creator
James Erskine, fl. 1994
Date Published / Released
2013-09-10
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Masters
Speaker / Narrator
Larry King, 1933-, Billie Jean King, 1943-, Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1947-
Person Discussed
Larry King, 1933-, Billie Jean King, 1943-, Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1947-
Topic / Theme
Women's issues, Women's movement, Women's rights, Sports careers, Tennis
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 New Black Films Tennis Ltd., THIRTEEN Productions LLC
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Bacchanal Lady - Mas - Judith Laird Collection
directed by Judith Laird, fl. 1985; produced by Judith Laird, fl. 1985 (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1989), 18 mins
The video from Banyan Productions looks at Trinidad's Carnival from a female perspective.
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directed by Judith Laird, fl. 1985; produced by Judith Laird, fl. 1985 (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1989), 18 mins
Description
The video from Banyan Productions looks at Trinidad's Carnival from a female perspective.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Judith Laird, fl. 1985
Author / Creator
Judith Laird, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Topic / Theme
Trinidadians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1989. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Daughters of Everest
directed by Ramyata Limbu and Sapana Sakya; produced by Ramyata Limbu and Sapana Sakya (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2004), 56 mins
DAUGHTERS OF EVEREST brings a unique flavor to the familiar story of the attempt to climb Mount Everest. In 2000, the first-ever expedition of Sherpa women to climb Everest was organized. This captivating documentary gives a close-up account of the expedition.
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directed by Ramyata Limbu and Sapana Sakya; produced by Ramyata Limbu and Sapana Sakya (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2004), 56 mins
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DAUGHTERS OF EVEREST brings a unique flavor to the familiar story of the attempt to climb Mount Everest. In 2000, the first-ever expedition of Sherpa women to climb Everest was organized. This captivating documentary gives a close-up account of the expedition.
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ramyata Limbu, Sapana Sakya
Author / Creator
Ramyata Limbu, Sapana Sakya
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Topic / Theme
Women, Mountain climbers and climbing, Sherpa
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 by Center for Asian American Media
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Dolls. A Woman from Damascus
directed by Diana El Jeiroudi, fl. 2005; produced by Orwa Nyrabia, 1977-, Proaction Film (Zurich, Zurich Canton: First Hand Films, 2008), 54 mins
In a traditional Damascene milieu, Manal is challenged to cherish her excellence as a housewife. Still, she insists on chasing a personal dream of getting back to work. Fulla, a new doll, has become the "Dream of Every Arab Girl" with sales skyrocketing. Fulla is the ideal Arab Muslim 'Barbie', a virgin, decent,...
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directed by Diana El Jeiroudi, fl. 2005; produced by Orwa Nyrabia, 1977-, Proaction Film (Zurich, Zurich Canton: First Hand Films, 2008), 54 mins
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In a traditional Damascene milieu, Manal is challenged to cherish her excellence as a housewife. Still, she insists on chasing a personal dream of getting back to work. Fulla, a new doll, has become the "Dream of Every Arab Girl" with sales skyrocketing. Fulla is the ideal Arab Muslim 'Barbie', a virgin, decent, covered, who is raised up to become a respectful, obedient wife, and to live the grace of family's and society's approval.
Date Written / Recorded
2007
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Orwa Nyrabia, 1977-, Proaction Film
Author / Creator
Diana El Jeiroudi, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
First Hand Films
Topic / Theme
Dolls, Conservatism, Syrians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 Film Platform
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Following Kina
directed by Sonia Goldenberg; produced by Sonia Goldenberg, Tramas Producciones and Cromauno Audiovisuales (Goldenberg Films, 2015), 1 hour 3 mins
Two young women in Peru train to become world champions in boxing.
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directed by Sonia Goldenberg; produced by Sonia Goldenberg, Tramas Producciones and Cromauno Audiovisuales (Goldenberg Films, 2015), 1 hour 3 mins
Description
Two young women in Peru train to become world champions in boxing.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sonia Goldenberg, Tramas Producciones, Cromauno Audiovisuales
Author / Creator
Sonia Goldenberg
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Goldenberg Films
Person Discussed
Kina Malpartida, 1980-
Topic / Theme
Sports, Boxing, Women
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 Goldenberg Films
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Freedom Fields
directed by Naziha Arebi, fl. 2009; produced by Flore Cosquer, fl. 2003, Scottish Documentary Institute and HuNa Productions (Paris, Ile-de-France: Wide House, 2018), 1 hour 38 mins
Filmed over five years, FREEDOM FIELDS follows three women and their football team in post-revolution Libya, as the country descends into civil war and the utopian hopes of the Arab Spring begin to fade. Through the eyes of these accidental activists, we see the reality of a country in transition, where the person...
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directed by Naziha Arebi, fl. 2009; produced by Flore Cosquer, fl. 2003, Scottish Documentary Institute and HuNa Productions (Paris, Ile-de-France: Wide House, 2018), 1 hour 38 mins
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Filmed over five years, FREEDOM FIELDS follows three women and their football team in post-revolution Libya, as the country descends into civil war and the utopian hopes of the Arab Spring begin to fade. Through the eyes of these accidental activists, we see the reality of a country in transition, where the personal stories of love and aspirations collide with History. An intimate film about hope, struggle and sacrifice in a land where dreams see...
Filmed over five years, FREEDOM FIELDS follows three women and their football team in post-revolution Libya, as the country descends into civil war and the utopian hopes of the Arab Spring begin to fade. Through the eyes of these accidental activists, we see the reality of a country in transition, where the personal stories of love and aspirations collide with History. An intimate film about hope, struggle and sacrifice in a land where dreams seem a luxury. A love letter to sisterhood and the power of team.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Flore Cosquer, fl. 2003, Scottish Documentary Institute, HuNa Productions
Author / Creator
Naziha Arebi, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Wide House
Topic / Theme
Libyans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 Wide House
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Great Big Story, Defiant: Not One of the Boys
produced by Great Big Story, in Great Big Story (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 3 mins
Adeline Gray is the best female wrestler in the world in her weight class. She's on a mission to prove that femininity is synonymous with strength, and says that while she grew up beating boys on the mat, it was challenging them that made her the wrestler she is today.
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produced by Great Big Story, in Great Big Story (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 3 mins
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Adeline Gray is the best female wrestler in the world in her weight class. She's on a mission to prove that femininity is synonymous with strength, and says that while she grew up beating boys on the mat, it was challenging them that made her the wrestler she is today.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Great Big Story
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Great Big Story
Person Discussed
Adeline Gray, 1991-
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 CNN Newsource Sales
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