wadewainio
Women aren't going to save the world, despite what this documentary suggests. In fact, no one group of people likely will save it, if anything like "salvation" is even possible. This documentary makes some decent points, such as its critiques of old systems of thought which have held women as essentially property. However, it's not intellectually satisfying (or honest) to just call such a thing "Patriarchy." In fact, some very specific historical events have much to do with oppression of women, such as religion: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, etc. This movie makes practically no criticism of religion, and in fact seems to try to ignore te issue entirely. It instead makes all men out to be oppressors unless women guide them (spoiler alert!). The movie also naively argues that female politicians are good, more caring, etc. Nonsense! Have any of these ladies ever hear of Margaret Thatcher? Also, apparently they've never heard of lousy, terrible, abusive mothers, or women who support war (there's a fair amount of those, actually). In fact, there are even female serial killers (truly, there are more female murderers than you'd ever guess from watching something like this). More simply, this is not really a feminist movie. Feminism is about looking past gender roles and stereotypes. This movie exaggerates existing ones, and attempts to create some new ones while it's at it.
hender1188
What an inspiring movie! Through interviews with several noteworthy women the film profiles ways in which women are not only changing, but healing the world.The film explains how the sacred feminine has been marginalized through the rise of the masculine. This has lead to many problems both economic and social as well. However, the film does not come off as depressing at all! Women are rising and using their sacred feminine to heal the world and restore some balance. The film paints a hopeful future for the planet. It is just up to us women to steer the planet back to prosperity and peace!
Bess941
An insipid 90-minute documentary about how women have the inner strength to make the world a better place. I absolutely agree with the premise, but so many of the women interviewed come off as silly that the film's point is almost entirely negated. The filmmakers do use clips from some intelligent and influential women. But all too many of the interviewees are over-made-up Hollywood actresses, yoga teachers and so-called life coaches with absolutely nothing intelligent to say. It doesn't help that the documentary is sprinkled with strange stock clips from the '50s or that motivational author Marianne Williamson is the film's principal voice. I'm a committed feminist, but I found this imbecilic movie painful to watch.
Shirley S
I saw this film, but it was more than going to watch a movie it was more like experiencing an event. This film is about celebrating women around the world. It mentions how women are often more communal and nurturing than men. It gives a message to women, it is up to us to lead the world into peace and prosperity. When this movie was over I felt inspired and hopeful. I felt empowered. If you are feeling low and need to feel good, definitely watch this movie. It gives you hope for the future. If you have children it makes you feel good knowing that our children will live in a better world. I recommend this film for both women and men and young people too.
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