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1. Fly
Action, Drama, Romance | Announced
In 2009 Atlanta, four young African American women, a Latina executive and a Caucasian heiress work for an airline at the world's busiest airport while confronting personal and professional challenges.
Stars: Bruce Boxleitner, Tatyana Ali, Glynn Turman, Dan Lauria
2. Die Unbeugsamen (2021)
99 min | Documentary
DIE UNBUGSAMEN tells the story of women in the Bonn republic who literally had to fight for their participation in the democratic decision-making processes against success-obsessed and ... See full summary »
Director: Torsten Körner | Stars: Carola von Braun-Stütze, Herta Däubler-Gmelin, Renate Faerber-Husemann, Elisabeth Haines
Votes: 207
3. War Brides of Japan (2018)
Documentary
WWII Japanese war brides share their stories of struggle and triumph. Arriving in the US alongside husbands who were their former enemies, they experienced being disowned by their Japanese families and rejection by their American in-laws.
Director: Yayoi Winfrey | Stars: Fumiko Kiyamura Caine Alderman, Elaine Ambrose, Myokei Caine-Barrett, Andy Campbell
4. Top Secret Rosies: The Female 'Computers' of WWII (2010)
Not Rated | 56 min | Documentary, War
In 1942, when computers were human and women were underestimated, a group of female mathematicians helped win a war and usher in the modern computer age. Sixty-five years later their story has finally been told.
Director: LeAnn Erickson | Stars: Jean Jennings Bartik, Marlyn Wescoff Meltzer, Shirley Melvin, Doris Polsky
Votes: 121
5. Where Have All the Lesbians Gone? (2022 TV Special)
47 min | Documentary
Director: Brigid McFall | Stars: Jen Brister, Rosie Jones
Votes: 8
6. Echoes of Glory, Heroes from the American Revolution (II) (2024 TV Special)
58 min | History | Post-production
Eight heroes from the American Revolution tell stories of danger, bravery and overcoming. Viewers meet John Featherstone, African American Naval mariner who fought in the first sea battle ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Weatherhead | Stars: Clarence Felder, Chris Weatherhead, Robbin Knight, Michelle P Warren
7. A Woman Like That (2010)
93 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The provocative work and heroic life of 17th Century female painter Artemisia Gentileschi inspires filmmaker Ellen Weissbrod as she overcomes her own doubts and fears, travels the world and... See full summary »
Director: Ellen Weissbrod | Star: Livia De Paolis
8. A Skirt Through History (1994– )
180 min | Biography, Drama, Family
A lesbian Don Juan, a suffragette and a 17th-century Italian painter are just two of ten remarkable women who speak to us in this drama documentary - an intimate portrait of their lives and a woman's view of history.
Stars: Dearbhla Molloy, Lesley Manville, Anna Massey, Paola Dionisotti
9. The Homefront (1985)
89 min | Documentary, War
The Homefront tells the story of the American people during World War II.
Director: Steven Schechter | Star: Leslie Nielsen
Votes: 13
10. Croíthe Radacacha (2023)
70 min | Documentary
Director: Ciara Hyland | Stars: Síobhra Aiken, Jean Law, Bríona Nic Dhiarmada, Ailbhe Smyth
11. Outitude: The Irish Lesbian Community (2018)
90 min | Documentary
OUTITUDE is a heartfelt documentary that attempts to get to the core of what it means to be lesbian. We explore what defines us, what connects us, and what are our commonalities. We spoke ... See full summary »
Director: Sonya Mulligan | Stars: Nell McCafferty, Una Mullally, Ailbhe Smyth
Votes: 30
12. War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory: The Culture (2019)
58 min | Documentary
"The Culture" is the 4th of 5 films that make up "War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory". M. Fumie, Diana and Sophia (Yoshi), discuss their Japanese heritages. Michelle, Stephanie, and Hannah talk about being 3rd generation "quapa".
Director: Yayoi Winfrey | Stars: Yoshi Childs, M. Fumie Craig, Michelle Craig, Hannah Martinez
13. The Diary of Perpetua (2022)
104 min | Musical
A young mother is arrested for subverting the empire. Will her choices rob her of everything dear to her? Or will her father's pressure rob her of what may be even dearer?
Director: JMD Myers | Stars: Kyla Grace, Irvin Lloyd-Ira, Leah Rose Fisher, W. Richard Johnson
14. Reenactress
Documentary | Filming
Reenactress is a feature-length documentary that delves into the little-known subculture of women who cross-dress as men to portray soldiers at Civil War reenactments. These female military... See full summary »
Director: J.R. Hardman
15. Kvinnorna på Själö (2008 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary, History
"You who enter, leave all your hope behind." About Själö mental hospital a foul spot in Finland's medical history. Sad and somber fates of women who was cared for at Själö.
Director: Mikaela Weurlander | Stars: Jutta Ahlbeck-Rehn, Signe Erfors, Maria Hjerpe, Ilppo Vuorinen
Votes: 14
16. War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory: Herstory (2019)
22 min | Documentary, Short
"Herstory" is the 1st of 5 films that make up "War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory". Two historians discuss WWII Japanese war brides, how they survived the bombing of Japan, and met and married their former enemies during the US Occupation.
Director: Yayoi Winfrey | Stars: Regina F. Lark, Lily Anne Yumi Welty Tamai
17. Broads & Bombers; a Wartime Experiment in Manpower (2016)
90 min | Documentary, News, War
In WW2 patriotism and the love of flight knew no gender. Follow a select group of women as they proved that women could fly for the military just as well as any man, maybe a little too well.
Director: Jon Timothy Anderson | Stars: Mabel 'Barry' Vincent, Elizabeth 'Betty' Wahl Strohfus, Dorothy 'Dot' Swain Lewis, Kathleen 'Kay' Hilbrandt
18. My Friends Call Me Miss Chase (2009)
32 min | Documentary, Short
Pearl Chase is legendary in the history of 20th Century Santa Barbara. The results of her indefatigable activism are evident throughout the City today. The film begins with Ms. Chase's ... See full summary »
Director: Shelley Bookspan
19. I Told Them My Camera Was On (2005 Video)
25 min | Short
The video is a narrative game reconstructing Lai's own video diaries (1990-2003) and found footage. It plays with the thin line between remembering and fabricating, recording and staging, ... See full summary »
Director: Linda Chiu-han Lai
20. War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory: The Kids (2019)
49 min | Documentary
"The Kids" is the 3rd of 5 films that make up "War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory". Roleta, Andy, Elaine, Naomi, Joan and Jean are all adult children of Japanese war brides, but each has their own unique story about growing up mixed-race.
Director: Yayoi Winfrey | Stars: Elaine Ambrose, Andy Campbell, Naomi M. Herrera, Jean H. Lahn
21. An Epic Poem (1982)
27 min | Short, Drama
AN EPIC POEM explores the contradictions in man's conception of love through the myths and representations. Central to the film is the 'Rokeby Venus', slashed by militant suffragette Mary ... See full summary »
Director: Lezli-An Barrett | Stars: Rex Barker, Steve Hurrel, Henriette Park, David Sanction
23. War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory: The Brides (2019)
54 min | Documentary
"The Brides" is the 2nd of 5 films that make up "War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory". Asako-san ("The Best Ambassador") married a white GI while Fumiko-san ("Kitchens and a Priest") married a black one.
Director: Yayoi Winfrey | Stars: Fumiko Kiyamura Caine Alderman, Myokei Caine-Barrett, Asako Sakaguchi Miller Kimes, Diane Caine Shirey
24. Ingrid av Norge (2019 TV Special)
29 min | Documentary
Prior to confirmation, Princess Ingrid Alexandra will be given a bunad (a traditional costume in Norway) by her grandparents. Costume experts from different places of Norway, as well as ... See full summary »
Directors: Geirr Larsen, Kristi Marie Skrede | Stars: Kristi Marie Skrede, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, King Harald V, Kronprins Haakon
25. War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory: BFF's; Buddhist Friends Forever (2019)
34 min | Documentary, Short
"BFF's: Buddhist Friends Forever" is the 5th of 5 films that make up "War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory". Two families and the daughter of a Japanese war bride are all linked through their Buddhist religion.
Director: Yayoi Winfrey | Stars: William Michael Factory Jr., Doris Factory, Kim Farrison, Mihoko Yoshihara Farrison
26. All God's Women (2020 Podcast Series)
Documentary, Biography, History
All God's Women host Sharon Wilharm takes you on a Bible study journey focusing on all the women in the Bible. She talks about women you've heard of all your life and women you've never ... See full summary »
Star: Sharon Wilharm
27.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
Tupperware!
(2004)
TV-G | 63 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This is about the origins of Tupperware in Massachusetts.
Director: Laurie Kahn | Stars: Kathy Bates, Will Le Bow, Karen MacDonald, Brownie Wise
Votes: 99
28.
This Is America, Charlie Brown (1988–1989)
Episode:
The Music and Heroes of America
(1989)
25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Peanuts gang gives a presentation of the history of American popular music and American heroes.
Director: Sam Jaimes | Stars: Erin Chase, Curtis Andersen, Erica Gayle, Brittany Thornton
Votes: 48
29.
21st Century Dialogues (2020– )
Episode:
Women's History Month
(2020)
History
Three female community leaders and three female students discuss women's history, social media, gender equality and the equal rights amendment through the lens of their different life experiences.
Directors: Ibba Armancas, Joey Curtis
30.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970)
Episode:
Anne of Cleves
(1970)
TV-14 | 91 min | Drama, History, Romance
Henry has been a widower for two years but political diplomacy and Thomas Cromwell urge the king to choose Anne of Cleves. Will the match prove a triumph or a disaster?
Director: John Glenister | Stars: Keith Michell, Bernard Hepton, Wolfe Morris, Patrick Troughton
Votes: 96
31.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970)
Episode:
Catherine Howard
(1970)
TV-14 | 90 min | Drama, History, Romance
Henry's ulcerated leg is causing him agony. The Duke of Norfolk presents his young and pretty niece Catherine Howard to the King, who becomes captivated. Henry soon marries Catherine - but will she prove to be his rose without a thorn?
Director: Naomi Capon | Stars: Angela Pleasence, Julia Cornelius, Sheila Burrell, Patrick Troughton
Votes: 97
32.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970)
Episode:
Catherine Parr
(1970)
TV-14 | 89 min | Drama, History, Romance
It is the year 1543 and the King is now grossly fat, semi-lame, and wrinkled. Beset by boredom he longs for a new wife to ease his lonely life, will the twice widowed and scholarly Katherine Parr, fulfill his needs?
Director: Naomi Capon | Stars: Keith Michell, Howard Goorney, Rosalie Crutchley, John Ronane
Votes: 92
33.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970)
Episode:
Catherine of Aragon
(1970)
TV-14 | 91 min | Drama, History, Romance
Catherine is widowed at only 16, and after the death of the miserly Henry VII, she happily marries the young handsome Henry VIII, could any two people be so much in love? The years ahead will provide many answers to that question.
Director: John Glenister | Stars: John Woodnutt, Martin Ratcliffe, Ken Wynne, Sally Travers
Votes: 121
34.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970)
Episode:
Jane Seymour
(1970)
TV-14 | 91 min | Drama, History, Romance
The King is embroiled with the Reformation, and after the execution of Anne Boleyn he marries the kind and loving gentlewoman Jane Seymour. Will she provide him with the peace and comfort he needs and, even more importantly, a male heir?
Director: John Glenister | Stars: Anne Stallybrass, Daniel Moynihan, Gillian Bailey, Dorothy Black
Votes: 97
35.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970)
Episode:
Anne Boleyn
(1970)
TV-14 | 88 min | Drama, History, Romance
Queen Catherine is dead and now Anne Boleyn is Queen, but now two years after her marriage her promise to give Henry a son remains unfulfilled and the outcome will lead more than one person to the scaffold.
Director: Naomi Capon | Stars: Dorothy Tutin, Keith Michell, Michael Osborne, Sheila Burrell
Votes: 103
36.
Makers: Women Who Make America (2013– )
Episode:
Women in Space
(2014)
TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary
From PBS - Trace the history of women pioneers in the U.S. space program.
Director: Michael Epstein
Votes: 12