These series and films, out now, lend a glimpse into women’s experiences in the justice system—and in the midst of war.
Film
What to Watch: The Best TV and Films Telling Women’s Stories
A documentary 30 years in the making. A takedown of gender discrimination. Weaponizing data. And an award-winning documentary about an award-winning hero. This week’s picks tell the stories of incredible women.
Picks of the Week: Feminist Films and TV Series Confronting Hard Truths
The reality of mortality. A no-holds-barred look at history. The urgency of reckoning with race. And, of course, a complicated scandal. This week’s picks take on hard truths—and tell them well.
Black Mermaids, White Fantasies and the Need for a Black Feminist Imagination
This Disney remake needs more than just a “Black mermaid.” We need a story with a Black feminist imagination.
Picks of the Week: From the Lives of “Chambermaids” to Stories of “Maiden” Voyages
“Maiden” is a documentary about an exceptional woman at sea. “Chambermaid” is a true-to-life tale of a hardworking hotel housekeeper. Both are out now.
Picks of the Week: Trauma and Truth Resound in “Endzeit” and “Wild Rose”
“Endzeit – Ever After” is a feminist reflection on trauma set in a zombie apocalypse. “Wild Rose” is about living your truth against the odds. Both are out this weekend.
Making Fun of Male Fragility
Guys who struggle to get laid are not the most put-upon members of our society. The male ego is not a sacred object. And nobody should waste time and energy tiptoeing around a dude just because he can’t take a joke.
Secrets, Superheroes and Safe Spaces: What to Watch This Weekend
“Paris is Burning,” “Big Little Lies” and “Jessica Jones” are all making a comeback—and you won’t want to miss them.
The Ms. Q&A: What Greta Schiller Learned Making “Before Stonewall”
“I grew up at a time when we actually believed we may make a revolution in this country: when women would be equal to men; when workers were paid a living wage; where health care would be universal. My friends were gay, straight, black and white, and I believe this is what gave me that zeal.”
Almost Perfect
Caring too much or trying too hard is the cardinal sin for teenage girls—but Booksmart protagonist Molly, played by Beanie Fieldstein, isn’t like them.