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Ten Best 'Girl Power' Films
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Here are some of the best films to watch when you feel like being empowered a little bit.
1. Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
This film deserves a whole post of
it's own, it covers racism, sexism,
culture, stereotypes and love, all while
being based around a female friendship
began by a love of football.
Bend It Like Beckham stars Parminder
Nagra playing 18 year old Jess, an
aspiring footballer being torn between
her passion and her strict parents.
It was also directed, written and
produced by women. The director
and writer being Gurinder Chadha who
directed the film of my tweens: Angus,
Thongs and Perfect Snogging.
2. Erin Brockovich (2000)
Based on a true story this film is stars
Emma Roberts as Erin Brockovich a
single and unemployed mother who
becomes a legal assistant and almost
single-handedly brings down a California
Power company accused of polluting a
city's water supply.
Being the daughter of a single mother
I love any films where a woman over-
comes the stereotypes that come with
raising a child alone.
3. Thelma and Louise (1991)
The classic. Thelma and Louise will
inspire and empower all women -
especially those with a best friend.
Following the story of two young
women who leave their normal lives
to take a short road trip, when suddenly
their trip becomes a flight from the law.
Written by a woman this film is the
perfect exploration of female friendship
and girl power.
4. Hick (2011)
Chloe Grace Moretz plays a 'pistol
packing teen' named Luli, escaping
from her alcoholic parents she runs away
from home and hitches a ride from Eddie,
who is not all he seems.
Even though Luli is younger than most
female protagonists, she is simultaneous
stronger than most. Able to fight for
her life and win, Luli is a character
all tweens should aspire to be.
Hick was written by a woman,
whom wrote the original
novel the film is based on.
5. Legally Blonde (2001)
Again, written by women, this film
focuses on Elle Woods, the girl with it
all. But, the one thing she can't have she
wants: Warner Huntington III. So,
she applies to Harvard, determined
to win him back
This film is funny, clever and powerful.
It defies stereotypes, teaching young
girls that anything is achievable, whilst
being a fun and entertaining watch.
(Also, Jennifer Coolidge is as amazing as
always and I love her)
6. Calendar Girls (2003)
I first watched this film when I was
much too young to understand the
importance of it, but after watching it again
I realise how great it is.
Women from the WI pose as nude models
for a calendar in-order to raise money for
a memorial to one of the women's husbands.
Great and empowering for any age, this film is
sweet, funny and has an amazing cast including
Julie Walters, Helen Mirren and Celia Imrie.
sweet, funny and has an amazing cast including
Julie Walters, Helen Mirren and Celia Imrie.
7. Winter's Bone (2010)
Winter's Bone was one of Jennifer Lawrence's
first feature films and in my opinion much
more empowering than the one everyone raves
about.
Ree is a teenager, caring for her unresponsive
mother and two younger siblings - whilst having to hunt, cook and clean. When she is informed that her father put their house up for bond and left them, Ree sets out to find him, risking her life with the family's fate in her hands
8. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
When you think of 'girl power' this film isn't one that instantly comes to mind, however this is a film that all young girls should be made to watch - teaching the importance of family and self love.
A dysfunctional family, including Paul Dano and Steve Carell, head to California in a VW Camper to support a young Abigal Breslin in her bid to win the Little Miss Sunshine Contest.
The dancing scene is amazing, never failing to make me cry.
9. The To Do List (2013)
Maybe not for a younger audience, this film is the perfect representation of young women taking control of their sexuality and their bodies, whilst still being hilarious.
Written and directed by Maggie Carey, the film follows Brandy Klark a high school senior who decides she needs to loose her uptight image before heading to college. She makes a list of all the (sexual) activities she has yet to experience, determined to tick them off before the summer is up.
10. Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Alice in Wonderland, a film that could easily go overlooked, but I think is a great display of female strength.
Alice is expected to marry a man she is not in love with, she is expected to live the life her family wants for her, however this is not what she wants. Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole, to a land she has been before but is warmly welcomed back.
Alice fights, in many ways, for her right to live her own life and escape the evils of 'Wonderland'.
Honourable mentions include basically all of Quentin Tarantion's films with female protagonists.
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