The Persian Version (2023)
84%
“A smart, joyful film that neither shies away from, nor lingers on, grief. It borrows the conventional immigrant narrative of resilience and molds it into a nuanced reflection on mother-daughter relationships...and the power of choosing your own story.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 10, 2023
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Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project (2023)
97%
“Seamlessly transitioning from celebratory to contemplative and back again, Going to Mars offers insight into an artist, author and activist that is both wholly engaging and, intentionally, never quite whole.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 10, 2023
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Indigo Girls: It's Only Life After All (2023)
93%
“To its benefit, the documentary spotlights The Indigo Girls as artists and activists, through the music and partnership that made them folk icons.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 10, 2023
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Scrapper (2023)
94%
“Regan’s working-class British drama has a straightforward premise that belies its nuanced commentary on imagination, grief, love and family.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 10, 2023
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The Stroll (2023)
95%
“Lovell and Drucker’s compassionate and authentic portrayal is about solidarity and hope—asking viewers to understand the past while looking forward into the future.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 10, 2023
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The Janes (2022)
100%
“The Janes is so much more than a mere history lesson. It’s a vibrant, attentive film that emphasizes the collaborative spirit and radical potential of a small community able to do tremendous work on a large scale.” –
Ms. Magazine
Dec 14, 2022
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Nanny (2022)
90%
“Arresting and restrained, Nikyatu Jusus horror film Nanny will lure you in and remain with you long after the credits roll.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 11, 2022
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Sirens (2022)
98%
“This documentary is not your typical band movie and, frankly, is far better for it....Sirens homes in on the intricacies of inter-group dynamics and provides a close-up on its subjects motivations and inner demons.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 11, 2022
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Calendar Girls (2022)
100%
“Calendar Girls is a documentary on what it means to grow older while exploring the power of friendships, leisure, work and learning new thingseven later in life.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 11, 2022
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Call Jane (2022)
82%
“While the film is artfully crafted and well-acted, the plot itself falls flat, with too much attention on Joys personal challenges and growth and too little on the Janes. ” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 11, 2022
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Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power (2022)
70%
“While what Menkes brings to light is undoubtedly important, I found myself frequently frustrated by the lack of acknowledgement that these issues have been discussed in film and media studies...programs for upwards of the past 50 years.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 9, 2022
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Leonor Will Never Die (2022)
91%
“Leonor Will Never Die will make you think, in the best possible ways, about the intersection of art and life, the process of writing and editing, and the innovative promise of film.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 9, 2022
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Girl Picture (2022)
97%
“Girl Picture is an introspective film chronicling the tumultuous emotions, bewildering betrayals and passions of young adult friendships and romance.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 9, 2022
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TikTok, Boom. (2022)
72%
“A clearer through-line...may have laid better groundwork for the films interrogation of the platforms relationship to geopolitics, gendered abuse online, and censorship, but, on the whole, its an engaging and compelling film.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 5, 2022
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Master (2022)
75%
“Master doesnt pull any punches, and its biting critique of the abysmal state of American race politics, particularly in the hallowed halls of the ivory tower, is vicious and direct. ” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 5, 2022
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Framing Agnes (2022)
81%
“An insightful documentary, exceptionally engaging and even playful at times, Framing Agnes simultaneously tells a series of untold stories...while sparking a compelling conversation about...what it means to think about trans identity past and present.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 5, 2022
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Am I OK? (2022)
82%
“There's something quietly revolutionary about a film that truly does focus on the beauty of friendship and the potential of us all to grow and change alongside each other.” –
Ms. Magazine
Feb 5, 2022
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The Hill Where Lionesses Roar (2021)
92%
“[A]n unflinching slice-of-life view into the friendship of three young women who share a fervent desire to...explore beyond the streets and people they've known since birth.” –
Ms. Magazine
Oct 1, 2021
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Quickening (2021)
90%
“Quickening employs innovative camerawork, atmospheric lighting, and a not-entirely-linear narrative to shine light on the coming of age of a Pakistani Canadian college student.” –
Ms. Magazine
Oct 1, 2021
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Silent Night (2021)
66%
“A rare apocalyptic holiday movie, Silent Night is a philosophical and spirited dark comedy that manages to be equal parts charming and horrifying, but without the gruesome visuals that typify the horror genre.” –
Ms. Magazine
Sep 27, 2021
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Night Raiders (2021)
83%
“Night Raiders is both a sci-fi thriller and a stirring portrait of a mother and daughter...fighting against all odds to maintain a way of life and hope for the future.” –
Ms. Magazine
Sep 17, 2021
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Violet (2021)
82%
“Violet exhibits an admirable and ambitious attempt to deliver a character trying to break free from her anxiety and, in many ways, save her own life.” –
Ms. Magazine
Sep 15, 2021
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Petite Maman (2021)
97%
“Petite Maman is an intimate and striking story about understanding, grief and love.” –
Ms. Magazine
Sep 15, 2021
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Aloners (2021)
98%
“Aloners is a stirring portrait of the cages we build for ourselves-and questions how and when we may want to be free of them.” –
Ms. Magazine
Sep 15, 2021
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Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)
60%
“The talents of the film's six strong women actors are shamefully squandered and exploited in the name of making a film that cares more about design and appearing "edgy" than story or character.” –
Ms. Magazine
Jul 23, 2021
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