The new documentary Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print, celebrating the trailblazing history and enduring impact of Ms. magazine, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June and is available to stream on HBO Max beginning Wednesday, July 2, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
We are thrilled for the film’s release and the opportunity for millions more people to experience the story and legacy of the magazine. Ms. is more than a magazine—it’s a movement. And it’s crucial we continue to build an intergenerational, intersectional and diverse feminist coalition for the road ahead—because, as the film reminds us, we’re “at this crossroads moment for feminism, journalism and American values.”
With intimate interviews, rare archival footage and excerpts from the Ms. book, 50 Years of Ms.: The Best of the Pathfinding Magazine That Ignited a Revolution (September 2023, Knopf), filmmakers Salima Koroma, Alice Gu and Cecilia Aldarondo and producer and documentary filmmaker Dyllan McGee shine a spotlight on the magazine’s early days as a radical force for feminism, equality and truth-telling.
It’s a thrilling and timely reminder: Ms. has always named the problem—and we still do.
The documentary features icons like Gloria Steinem, Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Marcia Ann Gillespie, Pat Carbine and Suzanne Braun Levine, along with some of the writers, editors and organizers who broke silence on abortion, sexual harassment, pay inequity and domestic violence—issues still making headlines today. In doing so, the film reminds us of a truth we’ve always known: Women’s voices change the world.
Ms. opened up unprecedented national conversations on everything from domestic abuse to pornography, all while its staff internally grappled with its own evolving ideals.
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If you’re inspired by the new documentary Dear Ms., don’t miss our new podcast, Looking Back, Moving Forward, an audio deep dive into Ms. history and impact. Like, follow and subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts. The first episode drops on July 4—a reminder that the U.S. can’t fulfill its original promise of independence if women don’t have it!
This five-episode summer podcast limited series complements our ongoing platforms: the quarterly print magazine, daily and weekly newsletters, and the rest of our podcast offerings from Ms. Studios—all dedicated to reporting, analyzing and amplifying the issues that matter most to women.
To stay informed and engaged, consider subscribing to our print magazine and Ms. email alerts (and customizing your Ms. daily newsletters to fit your schedule—be it daily, weekly or periodic breaking news).
For those inspired to delve deeper into Ms.’ 50+ years of groundbreaking journalism and activism, we encourage you to explore our comprehensive book, available at msmagazine.com/book.
