Fair Play

This is an incredible documentary that truly encompasses what it feels like to be a mother in the world today. I have been a single working woman, a single working, mother, and a stay at home mother managing a part time side hustle. By far, the most difficult part of my life has been that last bit. Lucky for me, I have a husband who sees how hard it is and acknowledges it, but he doesn't want anything to do with trading places. Smart guy.

The reaction from men is bound to be negative or even hostile at times, as can be seen from one obviously man-in-denial, one-star crybaby here who said the women in this film are "insufferable" and "narcissistic". He apparently didn't realize that he was giving us an excellent example of what happens when women are brave enough to speak up.

This documentary covers a critical topic of discussion - fairness in household management and childcare - which doesn't get covered enough, and it does so in a very insightful and, at times, funny way. I very much enjoyed watching it and left with an informed perspective on the subject. America is so far behind on this topic (literally - in one example, all other countries save for the US and Papua New Guinea, as of the time of writing, were ahead on the topic). Kudos to the team behind the documentary, the experts who participated in it, and the couples who shared their experiences. This should be a must-watch in all US households.

This can hardly be considered a documentary. Unless it's documenting two of the most obnoxious and insufferable women and how they both manage their narcissistic personality disorder.

The two 'stars' attempt to point out the unfairness of the household division of labor. Which is a topic more suited for a conversation with those in the household. As a feature film, it's an almost laughable issue. And wouldn't you know it- according to both of the women it's all men's fault. In one case- Eve Rodsky, it's all one man's fault; her husband. As she earnestly recounts the time she had a nervous breakdown while driving because her husband sent her a text message asking if she remembered to pick up blueberries (she did not). But not to worry- she then goes on to explain her revolutionary idea: to add up every bit of micro activity she does in a day. This includes non-action things like; "chase kids around." Riveting. The other- Katie Porter, is a portly single mom and politician. After a lengthy, hyperbolic and grating account of her plight regarding childcare it's not entirely difficult to see why she's single.

There's also a comical attempt to blame Covid for sexism and the perceived set backs in women's rights in the U. S. By the end I was left assuming this was intended to have the same sort of impact as those posters with cats and motivational quotes on them. Otherwise, it was a failure.

Also, the one and only other review here rating this a 10/10 reads like someone who is clearly connected with the film.

Best documentary I've seen in some time! What is a partnership and why is it important for each partner to take ownership in their home roles and stop pretending office jobs are harder than being a full time, 24 hours on, no days off, 7 days a week parent. If someone has to delegate responsibilities of you caring for a child, you don't deserve one. Period.

I found the movie to be funny and light considering the subject. Men have got to do better or not call themselves men. Women have had careers and juggled home duties as well. No excuses. It's about time someone brought this subject into the spotlight.