It’s international women’s history month this March!
Every year, the month of March is dedicated to celebrate women’s contributions to society, raise awareness the fight for gender parity, and to inspire support for organisations that help women globally.
To celebrate this year’s International Women’s History month, we’ve put together 10 iconic movies that highlight the stories of strong and powerful women that changed the narratives despite the odds.
See list below
Hidden Figures ( 2017)
This film follows the true story of the three black women behind NASA’s feats in the Space Race. Katherine Johnson played by Taraji P. Henson was the mathematician whose calculations made the first U.S. space flights a success. Octavia Spencer plays mathematician and human-computer Dorothy Vaughan, and Janelle Monáe plays aerospace engineer Mary Jackson.
The Help (2011)
Aibeleen ( Viola Davis) defies the fear and threat posed by her white employers and agrees to speak with Skeeter ( Emma Stone), a young white journalist who decides to document the stories of black helps working for her rich friends. Soon, others including the fiesty Minnie (Octavia Spencer) are inspired to speak up sparking a revolution.
Thelma and Louise (1991)
Shy housewife Thelma (Geena Davis) joins her friend Louise (Susan Sarandon), an independent waitress, on a short fishing trip. However, their trip becomes a flight from the law when Louise shoots and kills a man who tries to r*pe Thelma at a bar.
On the basis of s*x ( 2018)
In this film, filmmakers explore the life of iconic US lawmaker Ruth Bader-Ginsburg and how her early legal battles changed the world for women.
Suffragette ( 2015)
In the early fight for suffragette for women in Britain, Maud Watts (Carey Mulligan) though immersed in her mundane life as a wife and working mum risks everything for the cause. The film is based on a true-life story and older Maud Watts is played by Meryl Streep.
Queen of Katwe (2016)
Phiona (Madina Nalwanga), 10 years old, lives in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda. One day, she meets Robert Katende (David Oyelowo), who introduces her to the game of chess. Soon, Phiona becomes a chess champion whose world is completely changed. Lupita Nyong’o also stars in the film.
Beyonce Homecoming (2019)
Homecoming is a 2019 concert film about Beyoncé and her performance at the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The film is also written, executive produced, and directed by Beyoncé. Watch as she brings to us her electrifying black girl magic on stage.
9 to 5 (1980)
In this office satire, Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin; three female secretaries decide to get revenge on their tyrannical, s*xist boss by abducting him and running the business themselves. Most importantly, film teaches that the world indeed rewards the brave.
Paris Is Burning ( 2020)
This is a documentary that focuses on drag queens living in New York City. It sheds light on their “house” culture, which provides a sense of community and support for the flamboyant and often socially shunned performers. The documentary also spotlights the issues of homophobia, racism, and poverty.
Betty & Correta (2013)
Coretta Scott King and Dr Betty Shabazz develop a friendship after the tragic deaths of their husbands; Dr Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Through their strength and dignity they carried on the civil rights movement becoming role models for millions of women all over the world.
Happy International women’s history month to all women out there… y’all rock!
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