✔️ 2022-03-18 02:45:35 – Paris/France.
March is Women's History Month, which means it's now a excellent it's time to air a movie or TV show centered around the experience of a powerful and responsible female protagonist. (Or an incredibly messy protagonist – we love a deeply flawed heroine!) There are also a few weeks left to prepare a documentary that explores women's history or reminds us of the steps we still need to take to achieve true gender parity.
To help you start your Streaming, we asked women writers, artists and other creators to share a TV show, documentary or film that they recommend you watch as soon as possible.
Their picks include everything from historical K-dramas featuring gun-wielding heroines to a DC show about Netflix which, according to one of our contributors, has gotten kinder, weirder, and more feminist over the past few years.
Responses have been edited for style and clarity.
TV shows
“We Are Lady Parts” on Peacock
“This show tells the story of a punk-rock group of bright, bold and outspoken Muslim women and the diverse ways in which they defy impositions and rules in their quest for musical success. It's almost ridiculously funny and one of the most memorable shows I've seen in years: the protagonists have their own incredible take on what it's like to be a woman. They redefine the concept; make it freer, more radical, more courageous. I cannot recommend it enough.” ― Beth Fuller, an illustrator
" Sir. Sun” on Netflix
“The toxic stereotype of women – especially Asian American women – as soft, obedient commodities continues to poison our society. The K-drama 'Mr. sunshine 'on Netflix takes a machete ― or a long-range rifle ― to demolish this stereotype through her heroine.
On the surface, Go Ae-shin is the perfect noble Joseon woman, but she leads a secret life as a powerful and deadly sniper for a group of underground rebels fighting for Joseon independence. 'Sir. Sunshine' tells the story of his struggles and triumphs without ever compromising the portrayal of his inherent strength and courage. Watching the show made me want to go out and climb a mountain or go kick some bad guy's ass. Enjoy and be independent. ― Jayci Lee, author of "A Sweet Mess" and "The Dating Dare"
"'Veneno' is a hilarious and moving series in Spanish chronicling the life of transgender singer and actress Cristina Ortiz Rodríguez, better known in Spain as La Veneno, and Valeria Vegas, the transgender journalist who bonded over friendship with Ortiz and wrote his memoirs.
Besides being an amazing show filled with drama and the joys of a reunited family, “Veno” is a fantastic series to watch for Women's History Month because it teaches a different type of women's history. from that generally proposed during this type of commemoration. Transgender women like Cristina Ortiz and Valeria Vegas have had a huge impact on LGBT acceptance in Spain, and their story deserves to be celebrated. ― Alina Boyden, author of “Gifting Fire”
"Little Fires Everywhere" on Hulu
“The show initially promises to offer a soapy, bored housewife approach. From the outset, the dynamic between Reese Witherspoon's "privileged white housewife" character and Kerry Washington's "single-parent WOC artist" seems simple in its portrayal of differential privilege across class, race, and motherhood. However, when the daughters intertwine differently with the two mothers, a more complicated set of relationships between generational wealth, belonging and racism emerge. Each scene becomes pregnant with a sort of haunting, latent, necessary rage as the illness between the two families escalates. The result is a complex critique of power through race and motherhood that hooks you in and leaves you with a new lens on how we construct popular (and racialized) representations of femininity and home. ― CR Grimmer, author of “The Lyme Letters”
"She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" on Netflix
"'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power', a reboot of the '80s series written by ND Stevenson, is a fantastic show filled with strong female characters as well as LGBTQ+ representation. The show not only made me laugh and cry, but I couldn't help but want to watch more because of its lovable characters and storyline. Although the show is aimed at a younger audience, it isn't afraid to explore different types of complex relationships and emotions. I find myself excited every time they introduce a princess because I know my younger self would have loved to see this show grow and admire these strong characters. ND Stevenson has done a fantastic job of reimagining a classic to inspire a generation with this fantastic, thought-provoking and inclusive show. ― Maxine Vee, an illustrator
"Pride and Prejudice" (1995) on Hulu
"I've loved the BBC 'Pride and Prejudice' ever since my mum introduced it to me when I was 12. Based on Jane Austen's 1813 novel, the miniseries follows themes of brotherhood, marriage, and friendship. I love the witty, rebellious spirit of Elizabeth Bennet; it's so empowering to see her put her happiness first in a society that expects her to put herself second. Also, she meets the arrogant Mr. Darcy for a joke. ― Angela De Vito, animator and graphic novelist
“'Broad City' is a funny, weird and often brilliant ode to female friendships. It follows two gay Jewish women in their twenties in New York City who have yet to find out who they are, except they know they are best friends who love and respect each other deeply. As these often messy characters deal with the consequences of their actions — they lose their jobs, partners, roommates, and valuable counterfeit purses — they also exist in a slightly parallel universe where they never, ever face... gendered consequences. —Rebecca Podosauthor and literary agent
"Isabel: The Intimate Story of Isabel Allende" on HBO Max
“Directed by Rodrigo Bazaes and broadcast by HBO Max, this three-part miniseries explores the trajectory and behind-the-scenes life of Chilean writer Isabel Allende. I am a South American scholar, and Allende's life and career trajectory – beautifully portrayed on this show – resonates with mine and with those of so many feminist writers who are also Latino immigrants. Like Allende, my family and I had to escape Pinochet's military dictatorship in Chile in the 1970s and followed a path of exile that took us to several countries in Latin America. And like her, I grew up as a Latina feminist in the United States. Allende's transformation into an icon, both novelist and fierce activist, is beautifully portrayed in [this dramatization of her life].” ― Anahí Viladrich, professor in the Department of Sociology at CUNY Queens College
"DC's Legends of Tomorrow" on Netflix
"Legends of Tomorrow started out as a time-traveling 'Dirty Dozen' riff, featuring thugs and scouts working side-by-side. But over the course of seven seasons, it got kinder, more queer, and a whole lot more feminist. The most recent season uses the device of time travel to talk about all the people who have been trampled on by history while centering the incredible romance between Sara Lance and Ava Sharpe. It was a godsend, and everyone should watch it now. ― Charlie Jane Anders, author of "Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak
“The Wilds” on Amazon Prime
"I don't know if 'falling in love' is the right turn of phrase for how I feel about this TV show, but it immediately caught my attention almost two years ago as I was resting in bed in my childhood home. We've seen plenty of shows and movies that capture the aftermath of a plane crash on a desert island, but "The Wilds" has something far more sinister and compelling under its sleeve. What happens when the plane crash was the plan all along? “The Wilds” focuses on a group of extremely diverse teenage girls sent to an “empowerment retreat” who fail to realize that their trials and tribulations are all part of an elaborate plan to understand the dynamics of societies ruled by women. Issues of sexuality, class, interfamily dynamics, and race intersect in this easily digestible show. Season 2 premieres in May, making it the perfect time to catch up on all 10 episodes of the first season. ― Britt Julious, music critic at the Chicago Tribune
"One of my favorite squeaky comedies is Hulu's 'PEN15,' which stars co-creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle — two women in their thirties who play 13-year-olds — as they deal with the awkwardness, insecurities and traumas that accompany adolescence. Hilarious and deeply moving, the series shines a light on the intensity of female friendship and deftly tackles heavier topics such as racism, class, sexuality, divorce and sexism – all from an underlying perspective. represented by two girls. I cried with laughter throughout the 'AIM' episode, which is a nostalgic trip back to the days of AOL Instant Messenger, and episodes like 'Opening Night' and 'Yuki' are so well rendered that I saw them several times. ― Victoria Namkung, journalist and author of “The Things We Tell Ourselves”
“Starstruck” on HBO Max
"I enjoyed the algorithm that led me to this great series, which saved me from rewatching 'You've Got Mail' for the seventy billionth time. Rose Matafeo's character, Jessie, is a millennial whose growth and pitfalls are refreshing in this genre. She makes the connection between not asking anyone for permission and knowing when to ask for help. I love that she's very grounded in her relationship with the gorgeous Tom (Nikesh Patel), and their consensual relationship is fun without being too ironic; a plus for me. There are fabulous supporting characters with their own complexities. You'll want a second season, I promise. Moreover, the opening scene of episode 2 is a masterpiece; a celebration for any woman who has relished the pleasure of a substandard one-night stand. ― Marissa Maciel, illustrator and writer
Documentaries
“Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen” on Netflix
"I watched 'Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen' when it was first released, in 2020. At that time, the mere fact of its existence seemed vaguely triumphant: a great celebrity-filled mainstream documentary about history. of trans people, privileging the voices of trans women and trans people of colour? Perhaps we were finally moving past the brutal years of toilet bills and late-night jokes, the cruelty of debates that women counted as women. Perhaps by finally admitting a history of trans lives, we could better imagine a future.
I thought I was witnessing the moral arc of the universe moving toward justice. But looking at it now, in 2022, as trans youth come under renewed attack, as state legislatures try to rewrite American history, and fascism comes back into fashion and reproductive rights recede, it delivers a very different message. He does not say: Here is a story; he says, here is a story of the fight, which is ongoing. He says, 'Oh, are you new here?' He says, “The only moral arc is the one we do, over and over again. Happy Women's History Month. ― Alix E. Harrow, author of "The Ten Thousand Doors"
“Playboy Secrets” on A&E
“'Secrets of Playboy' is by no means a perfect docuseries, but still, it's worth a watch…
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