frba-77865
If you look carefully at the demographics of the people who rated this movie, you will see that it has received very negative reviews by men and older people. It is a shame. I am a man but I liked it and I admired the effort of the women who created this movie and the campaign that it wants to publicise. Does women's freedom to decide about their bodies seem trivial to you? If so, you have a serious problem, not them. I strongly recommend this movie to anyone who believe in campaigning for what they consider important. It is an uplifting story that reminds us how to believe in the possibility of winning against the odds.
atlasmb
This low budget production is based on a true story. It was produced by, directed by, and written by Lina Esco. The story is about activism in New York City to establish the right of women to show their breasts in public. The courts already said that women have that right, but local police still harassed women who go topless.By the end of the film, the cause is broadened to emphasize all censorship, including film censorship. This is how it should be, as the display of female anatomy is part of the larger issue of self-expression and the libertarian viewpoint that we all have the right to act however we wish as long as we are not hurting another. As the film rightfully points out, religions play a central role in the creation of taboos and the exercise of censorship.But the best part of the film is Lina Esco, whose presence as the central character of this film has an energy that reminds me of Angelina Jolie or Katie Holmes. I did find it confusing that the film sometimes pixelates the topless women. Obviously, this was done for artistic reasons, because the film does not shy from the display of nudity, per its purpose. But this is a minor confusion; it does not dampen the film's enthusiasm for its cause.
Ruth Stein
This film is an extremely refreshing break from the tired and endless stream of recycled action flicks, and CGI cartoons. This movie actually stands for something, and isn't afraid to stick to its guns and get a little weird along the path to making its point. The underdog, guerrilla tactics storyline is inspiring, and makes one ponder their own personal abilities to start a revolutionary equality movement. I found this unique first foray into directing by Lina Esco to be incredibly entertaining, and inspiring. I thought Esco, Kirke, and Grenier give the strongest performances, carrying the conflict and message of the film, Blake Newman provides the comedic relief, and everybody else nicely fills out the rest.Overall, this is an easy 10/10 for managing all at once to be original, powerful, fun, and thought-provoking.
senseofsight18
This film raised a point that many people want to ignore or shame. Female sexuality is represented in vastly different ways in society. We claim to be equal, but if that's the case why is it against the law for women to go shirtless and not men? It's an important example of unequal gender barriers and this movie tries to explore ways we can change those skewed views into something that benefits everyone. I fear that many people judged this movie before watching it. They shamed it without giving it a chance. If you think this movie is a free show or a gimmick, it's not. This movie is about female empowerment and women owning their bodies. It is about the everyday ways women are undermined by outdated and unfair laws. It is about trying to generate change and how sometimes you have to stand as a small group while fighting for millions.
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