We screen two rediscovered gems of female-centered filmmaking with Girlfriends and Born in Flames. These films are part of Wonder Women, Manchester’s annual feminist festival. From 3-13 March 2016, Wonder Women celebrates the women’s movement born in our city through film, art, music, walking tours, gallery takeovers, comedy and debate, asking how far we’ve come in 100 years – and how far we have yet to go.
Previously in this season
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Born in Flames
Borden’s skillful and provocative blending of art and activism achieved instant recognition as a seminal chapter in both independent and feminist film-making. The film is…
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The Passion and Power of Female Friendship: Discussing the Wonder Women in Literature
Young adult authors Holly Bourne and Eve Ainsworth discuss the power of female friendships and how they inspired them to write their critically acclaimed books.