Based on the novel by Mia Couto and written and directed by Teresa Prata, Sleepwalking Land is about a young boy, lost amidst a war-torn Mozambique, looking for his family and his home. It is a timeless story of strength, perseverance, and the power of family love—both genetic and chosen. (JRL: 3.5/5)
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The Importance of the Female Gaze in ‘Radioactive’ and ‘The Dancer’
A much-needed phenomenon occurs in films made by women that feature strong female leads: a faithful portrayal of issues that women often have to face when breaking away from traditional roles. By FF2 Associate Farah Elattar This concept is brilliantly portrayed in Radioactive (Dir. Marjane Satrapi, 2019), and The Dancer (Dir. Stephanie Di Gusto, 2016),… Continue reading The Importance of the Female Gaze in ‘Radioactive’ and ‘The Dancer’
Mothers and Daughters of ‘The Joy Luck Club’ Share Their Immigrant Stories
Based on a novel written by Amy Tan, the 1993 film The Joy Luck Club follows women of four Chinese immigrant families who share their stories about life and hardship. Things don’t come easily to them. (SYJ: 4/5)
Niceole Levy’s ‘The Banker’ Highlights True Story of Jim Crow Era Robin Hoods
Co-writer Niceole R. Levy brings an intersectional feminist perspective to an already progressive story. The Banker brings up uncomfortable realities of race, gender, and class, by telling the story of two men who acted as Robin Hoods for many black Americans during the Jim Crow era. (GPG: 4/5). Review by Contributing Editor Giorgi Plys-Garzotto If… Continue reading Niceole Levy’s ‘The Banker’ Highlights True Story of Jim Crow Era Robin Hoods
‘Wendy’ (2020): Review by FF2 Media
Written by Benh and Eliza Zeitlin, Wendy is a reimagination and modernization of the classic fairy tale, Peter Pan, told from the perspective of Wendy. Visually and auditorily stunning, this film captures the wonder of being a child (JRL: 4 / 5) Review by FF2 intern Julia Lasker Wendy opens on a spritely young toddler… Continue reading ‘Wendy’ (2020): Review by FF2 Media
‘#Female Pleasure’ Should Screen in Age-Appropriate Classrooms Worldwide
Featuring five remarkable women activists across four continents, #Female Pleasure continues the global conversations regarding women and sexuality. Director Barbara Miller’s documentary gives an informative update on the contemporary view of female bodies and reminds a progressive and feminist audience that though we have come a long way, there is still a long way to… Continue reading ‘#Female Pleasure’ Should Screen in Age-Appropriate Classrooms Worldwide