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Biography, Christine Jorgensen: The Change Of A Lifetime
in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 45 mins
Explore the life of one of the most controversial figures of the sexual revolution.
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in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 45 mins
Description
Explore the life of one of the most controversial figures of the sexual revolution.
Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Harry Smith, 1951-
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Harry Smith, 1951-
Person Discussed
Christine Jorgensen, 1926-1989
Topic / Theme
Gender roles, Medical treatments and procedures, Transsexuality, Gay & Lesbian Studies, Women's & Gender Studies
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Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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Born in Flames
directed by Lizzie Borden, 1958-; produced by Lizzie Borden, 1958- (New York, NY: First Run Features, 1983), 1 hour 20 mins
The movie that rocked the foundations of the early indie film world, this provocative, thrilling and still-relevant classic is a comic fantasy of female rebellion set in America ten years after the Second American Revolution. When Adelaide Norris, the black radical founder of the Woman’s Army, is mysteriously ki...
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directed by Lizzie Borden, 1958-; produced by Lizzie Borden, 1958- (New York, NY: First Run Features, 1983), 1 hour 20 mins
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The movie that rocked the foundations of the early indie film world, this provocative, thrilling and still-relevant classic is a comic fantasy of female rebellion set in America ten years after the Second American Revolution. When Adelaide Norris, the black radical founder of the Woman’s Army, is mysteriously killed, a diverse coalition of women - across all lines of race, class, and sexual preference - emerges to blow the system apart.Featurin...
The movie that rocked the foundations of the early indie film world, this provocative, thrilling and still-relevant classic is a comic fantasy of female rebellion set in America ten years after the Second American Revolution. When Adelaide Norris, the black radical founder of the Woman’s Army, is mysteriously killed, a diverse coalition of women - across all lines of race, class, and sexual preference - emerges to blow the system apart.Featuring early cameos by Kathryn Bigelow and Eric Bogosian.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Lizzie Borden, 1958-
Author / Creator
Lizzie Borden, 1958-
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
First Run Features
Topic / Theme
Political causes, Sexuality, Social classes, Democracy, Racism, Sexism, Socialism, Women's & Gender Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1983 by First Run Features
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Colonel Jin Xing
directed by Sylvie Levey; produced by Arnaud Hamelin (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2003), 1 hour 16 mins
Shanghai's principal dancer, 33-year-old Jin Xing, is a big star. She is the first choreographer to have received recognition in over half a century of national communism. But the most amazing thing about Jin Xing is that, up until 1995, this beautiful young woman was a man, a colonel in the People's Liberation Ar...
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directed by Sylvie Levey; produced by Arnaud Hamelin (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2003), 1 hour 16 mins
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Shanghai's principal dancer, 33-year-old Jin Xing, is a big star. She is the first choreographer to have received recognition in over half a century of national communism. But the most amazing thing about Jin Xing is that, up until 1995, this beautiful young woman was a man, a colonel in the People's Liberation Army. This is a richly cinematic film, combining the colorful imagery of Shanghai's dance world, the panoply of the Chinese People's Army...
Shanghai's principal dancer, 33-year-old Jin Xing, is a big star. She is the first choreographer to have received recognition in over half a century of national communism. But the most amazing thing about Jin Xing is that, up until 1995, this beautiful young woman was a man, a colonel in the People's Liberation Army. This is a richly cinematic film, combining the colorful imagery of Shanghai's dance world, the panoply of the Chinese People's Army, and the heart-felt expressiveness of the young Colonel who turned his longing to be a woman into a reality. He battled the rigidity of Communist bureaucrats until they relented and allowed the first sex change operation in China. The film interviews his female surgeon, and also follows Jin Xing?s setbacks and recovery. His mother, although troubled by her son's singular urge for a sex change, gives him total emotional support. In fact, she later finds a baby for adoption so that Jin Xing could happily become a mother. Despite Jin Xing's transcendence in the dance world, she is still up against the Chinese bureaucracy which refuses to give her permission to perform on the stages of the Western world. The documentary shows Chinese society in awkward upheaval as this talented artist presses for change. High School College Adult
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Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Arnaud Hamelin
Author / Creator
Sylvie Levey
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Dancers, Gender roles, Transgenderism, Sexuality, Infancy, Homosexuality, Gay & Lesbian Studies, Women's & Gender Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2003. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Dalda 13
directed by Monika Baker, fl. 1996 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1997), 23 mins
Although her powerful images of India have been seen around the world, Homai Vyarawalla's name never appears in the annals of photojournalism. Her professional identity, Dalda 13, derives from her birth in 1913, her marriage at thirteen, and the license plate on her first car which was DLD 13. In a country where w...
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directed by Monika Baker, fl. 1996 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1997), 23 mins
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Although her powerful images of India have been seen around the world, Homai Vyarawalla's name never appears in the annals of photojournalism. Her professional identity, Dalda 13, derives from her birth in 1913, her marriage at thirteen, and the license plate on her first car which was DLD 13. In a country where women were submissive, Ms. Vyarawalla was toting a large camera on her sari draped shoulder, always pushing to where the action was. Her...
Although her powerful images of India have been seen around the world, Homai Vyarawalla's name never appears in the annals of photojournalism. Her professional identity, Dalda 13, derives from her birth in 1913, her marriage at thirteen, and the license plate on her first car which was DLD 13. In a country where women were submissive, Ms. Vyarawalla was toting a large camera on her sari draped shoulder, always pushing to where the action was. Her photographs documented the death of Gandhi, the visits of international dignitaries such as Ho Chi Minh, Queen Elizabeth, and Jackie Kennedy. Never at a loss for words, she shares her impressions of the luminaries she photographed. Although her first photographs were published under her husband's name, she soon became recognized as a familiar presence on the front line of events.. She gave up her career out of frustration when security restrictions governing press photographers limited her access to "special angles." After retirement she burned all her negatives, believing no one was interested. This film, a long overdue tribute, suggests she was overlooked because she was Asian and a woman. High School College Adult
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Monika Baker, fl. 1996
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Fine arts, Journalism, Women's & Gender Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Dealing with Diversity 3, Program 8, Gender Issues
directed by Jon Mark Tullos, fl. 1997 and Tony Labriola, fl. 1993; produced by David Ainsworth, fl. 2008 and Yevette Brown, fl. 2009, Governors State University. Division of Digital Learning and Media Design, in Dealing with Diversity 3, Program 8 (University Park, IL: Governors State, 2008), 59 mins
Exploring the issues surrounding gender in the U.S., this program discusses the inequalities women face in the workplace and in the larger social arena.
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directed by Jon Mark Tullos, fl. 1997 and Tony Labriola, fl. 1993; produced by David Ainsworth, fl. 2008 and Yevette Brown, fl. 2009, Governors State University. Division of Digital Learning and Media Design, in Dealing with Diversity 3, Program 8 (University Park, IL: Governors State, 2008), 59 mins
Description
Exploring the issues surrounding gender in the U.S., this program discusses the inequalities women face in the workplace and in the larger social arena.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
David Ainsworth, fl. 2008, Yevette Brown, fl. 2009, Governors State University. Division of Digital Learning and Media Design
Author / Creator
Jon Mark Tullos, fl. 1997, Tony Labriola, fl. 1993
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Governors State
Series
Dealing with Diversity 3
Person Discussed
Peggy McIntosh, fl. 1988, Byron Hurt, 1969-
Topic / Theme
Biology and Human Behavior, Perception and Consciousness, Gender, Sexuality, Race, Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright ©2001 by Governors State
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Reel Women Filmmakers on Film, Editors on Editing
directed by Ally Acker, 1954-; produced by Ally Acker, 1954-, Reel Women Media; interview by Jim Brown, fl. 2013 and Ally Acker, 1954-, in Reel Women Filmmakers on Film (Reel Women Media, 2014), 36 mins
02 - Editors on Editing Film editing initially began as a woman's art in France. As veteran film editor, Dede Allen, tell it,"They thought that women were good at little details, like sewing." Before editing became a craft, women were the earliest technicians. Today, the long tradition of women editors carries on....
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directed by Ally Acker, 1954-; produced by Ally Acker, 1954-, Reel Women Media; interview by Jim Brown, fl. 2013 and Ally Acker, 1954-, in Reel Women Filmmakers on Film (Reel Women Media, 2014), 36 mins
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02 - Editors on Editing Film editing initially began as a woman's art in France. As veteran film editor, Dede Allen, tell it,"They thought that women were good at little details, like sewing." Before editing became a craft, women were the earliest technicians. Today, the long tradition of women editors carries on. Features: Dede Allen, Margaret Booth and Carol Littleton, Briane Murphy and Kevin Brownlow.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ally Acker, 1954-, Reel Women Media
Author / Creator
Ally Acker, 1954-, Jim Brown, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Reel Women Media
Series
Reel Women Filmmakers on Film
Person Discussed
Margaret Booth, 1898-2002, Kevin Brownlow, 1938-, Dede Allen, 1923-2010, Carol Littleton, 1948-, Briane Murphy, 1933-2003
Topic / Theme
Film and filmmaking careers, Filmmaking industry, Editors, Women
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 Reel Women Media
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Faded: Girls and Binge Drinking
directed by Janet McIntyre; produced by Janet McIntyre (Portland, OR: Janet McIntyre, 2011), 1 hour
Filmed in the world of non-stop parties and all-night martinis, Faded navigates the complicated lives of four girls who must grapple with their binge drinking problems before it’s too late. The film profiles four young women, ages 14 to 22, as they battle the heart-break and confusion of growing up in a culture...
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directed by Janet McIntyre; produced by Janet McIntyre (Portland, OR: Janet McIntyre, 2011), 1 hour
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Filmed in the world of non-stop parties and all-night martinis, Faded navigates the complicated lives of four girls who must grapple with their binge drinking problems before it’s too late. The film profiles four young women, ages 14 to 22, as they battle the heart-break and confusion of growing up in a culture that romanticizes alcohol. With the eye of a reporter, the curiosity of an anthropologist, and the wounded heart of a teenager, award-...
Filmed in the world of non-stop parties and all-night martinis, Faded navigates the complicated lives of four girls who must grapple with their binge drinking problems before it’s too late. The film profiles four young women, ages 14 to 22, as they battle the heart-break and confusion of growing up in a culture that romanticizes alcohol. With the eye of a reporter, the curiosity of an anthropologist, and the wounded heart of a teenager, award-winning filmmaker Janet McIntyre embeds herself in these girls’ lives, launching a five-year mission to bring their stories to light. From high school classrooms to underground college parties, from roller derby rinks to erotic bakeries, the filmmaker explores the vibrant, dynamic, and scary life of a 21st century girl. This full-length version contains strong language and adult scenarios that may not be suitable for all audiences.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Janet McIntyre
Author / Creator
Janet McIntyre
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Janet McIntyre
Topic / Theme
Spirits (Alcohol), Women's health issues, Youth
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Janet McIntyre
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Faded: Girls and Binge Drinking (Edited)
directed by Janet McIntyre; produced by Janet McIntyre (Portland, OR: Janet McIntyre, 2011), 41 mins
Straight from the trenches, Faded navigates the stormy seas of four girls battling the heartbreak and confusion of growing up under the allure of a booze culture.
The film profiles four young women, ages 14-22, and their struggles with binge drinking. With the eye of a reporter, the curiosity of an anthropologist...
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directed by Janet McIntyre; produced by Janet McIntyre (Portland, OR: Janet McIntyre, 2011), 41 mins
Description
Straight from the trenches, Faded navigates the stormy seas of four girls battling the heartbreak and confusion of growing up under the allure of a booze culture.
The film profiles four young women, ages 14-22, and their struggles with binge drinking. With the eye of a reporter, the curiosity of an anthropologist and the sometimes wounded heart of a teenager, award-winning filmmaker McIntyre launches a five-year mission, embedding herself in the...
Straight from the trenches, Faded navigates the stormy seas of four girls battling the heartbreak and confusion of growing up under the allure of a booze culture.
The film profiles four young women, ages 14-22, and their struggles with binge drinking. With the eye of a reporter, the curiosity of an anthropologist and the sometimes wounded heart of a teenager, award-winning filmmaker McIntyre launches a five-year mission, embedding herself in these girls’ lives. From high school classrooms to underground college parties, from roller derby rinks to erotic bakeries, the filmmaker explores the vibrant, dynamic and scary life of a 21st century girl.
A 60-minute uncensored version of the film is available upon request. The full-length version contains strong language and adult scenarios that may not be suitable for all audiences.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Janet McIntyre
Author / Creator
Janet McIntyre
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Janet McIntyre
Topic / Theme
Youth, Women's health issues, Spirits (Alcohol)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Janet McIntyre
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The Fires Within: Grazia Deledda 1871-1936
directed by Antonella Ibba, fl. 1981; produced by Simon Hartog, 1940-1992, Large Door (England: Arts Council England, 1991), 49 mins
A dramatisation of the life and work of Sardinian novelist, Grazia Deledda (1871-1936), the first women to win the Nobel Prize for Literature (1926).
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directed by Antonella Ibba, fl. 1981; produced by Simon Hartog, 1940-1992, Large Door (England: Arts Council England, 1991), 49 mins
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A dramatisation of the life and work of Sardinian novelist, Grazia Deledda (1871-1936), the first women to win the Nobel Prize for Literature (1926).
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Simon Hartog, 1940-1992, Large Door
Author / Creator
Antonella Ibba, fl. 1981
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Arts Council England
Person Discussed
Grazia Deledda, 1871-1936
Topic / Theme
Women, Writers, Novels, Sardinian
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991 Arts Council England, British Film Institute
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Lizzie Borden Hash & Rehash
directed by Immy Humes; produced by Immy Humes (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1996), 50 mins
Lizzie Borden took an ax And gave her mother forty whacks.When she saw what she had done,She gave her father forty-one.Anon., Fall River, 1892. Why has the image of Lizzie Borden captured the imaginations of so many generations of women? Each generation remakes the myth, fitting it to the changing anxieties and aw...
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directed by Immy Humes; produced by Immy Humes (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1996), 50 mins
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Lizzie Borden took an ax And gave her mother forty whacks.When she saw what she had done,She gave her father forty-one.Anon., Fall River, 1892. Why has the image of Lizzie Borden captured the imaginations of so many generations of women? Each generation remakes the myth, fitting it to the changing anxieties and awareness of the times. Today's women cast Lizzie as a feminist heroine, overthrowing patriarchy with her forty whacks.In this sardonic a...
Lizzie Borden took an ax And gave her mother forty whacks.When she saw what she had done,She gave her father forty-one.Anon., Fall River, 1892. Why has the image of Lizzie Borden captured the imaginations of so many generations of women? Each generation remakes the myth, fitting it to the changing anxieties and awareness of the times. Today's women cast Lizzie as a feminist heroine, overthrowing patriarchy with her forty whacks.In this sardonic and original film an assortment of people, from a forensic scientist to a rock star, find vastly different meaning in the infamous case. Was Lizzie perhaps an incest victim fighting back? Was she a lesbian? What does the case tell us about class, gender and family in industrial America?As well as providing a lively retelling of the ever-popular story of Lizzie Borden, this film also raises complex deeper issues relating to social history, women's studies, and popular culture. High School College Adult
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Immy Humes
Author / Creator
Immy Humes
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Women's issues, Women's & Gender Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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