The Glorias (2020)

The story of feminist icon Gloria Steinem's itinerant childhood and its influence on her life as a writer, activist and organizer for women's rights worldwide.

Director:

Julie Taymor

Writers:

Julie Taymor (screenplay by), Sarah Ruhl (screenplay by)

Stars:

Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Janelle Monáe

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julianne Moore	...	Gloria
Alicia Vikander	...	Gloria
Ryan Kiera Armstrong	...	Gloria
Lulu Wilson	...	Gloria
Gloria Steinem	...	Gloria
Peggy Sheffield	...	Woman Biker
Tom Proctor	...	Male Biker
Korbi Dean	...	Waitress
Timothy Hutton	...	Leo Steinem
Enid Graham	...	Ruth Steinem
Olivia Olson	...	Susanne Steinem
Shalkh Sheeba	...	Train Passenger
Hasina Shalkh	...	Train Passenger
John Adden	...	Flea Market, Seller
Farookh Shalkh	...	Tea Seller

Storyline

The story of feminist icon Gloria Steinem's itinerant childhood and its influence on her life as a writer, activist and organizer for women's rights worldwide.

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Plot Keywords:

feminism | activism | journalism | based on book | based on true story | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some language and brief lewd images

Did You Know?

Trivia

Janelle Monáe portrays feminist activist Dorothy Pittman Hughes, the aunt of actress Gabourey Sidibe. Monae would go on to act alongside Sibide in the psychological horror film Antebellum (2020), released the same year as The Glorias (2020).

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Connections

References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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Soundtracks

Let Yourself Go
Written by Irving Berlin
Performed by Fred Astaire
Under license from Concord Music Group o/b/o Irving Music Corp.
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

User Reviews

Glorious!

This film is an interesting take on a biopic, blending elements of realism with more fantastical sequences set in Gloria's imagination. With references to The Handmaid's Tale, Wizard of Oz and more, these metaphorical inserts may not be for everyone but I felt they enriched the story. It features stellar performances from Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander, with appearances from Janelle Monae and Bette Middler. I almost didn't watch this because I saw what a low score it had, and yet it seems this is perhaps to do with political leanings. Regardless of where your political views lie, this is an interesting look at an influential woman, and a beautifully made, entertaining film with a brilliant cast. The appearance of Gloria Steinem herself at the end was a particularly moving way to complete this intimate look at her life.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 September 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Glorias

Filming Locations:

Savannah, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$30,940

Company Credits

Production Co:

Artemis Rising Foundation, Page Fifty-Four Pictures, The Glorias

Technical Specs

Runtime:

139 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1