In light of Women’s History Month, I’ve decided to watch movies that are based on strong women. Here is a short list of my favorites:
1. What Happened, Miss Simone
This documentary film about Nina Simone, African American legendary musician and activist shows unreleased footage, the singer’s greatest hits, and interviews with her friends and family. The film highlights her struggles with depression throughout her career.
2. Enough
A movie based on the book Black and Blue, starring Jennifer Lopez. Her character Slim, is experiencing domestic violence. I’m sure every woman who has seen this movie was rooting for Slim to kick some butt!
3. Mona Lisa Smile
Starring Julia Roberts’s, this film shows an Art History professor teaching young women that they can be more than wives and mothers. You must watch it!
4. Lila and Eve
After losing their kids, two mothers played by Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez join forces to seek revenge on those who took their children’s lives away. This is a very heartfelt movie.
5. The Princess and the Frog
What kind of list would this be without a Disney animation? This film is about a young diligent waitress who aspires to own her own restaurant but after kissing a prince who gets turned into a frog by an evil witch, she gets turned into a frog herself! She has to find a way to transform back to her normal self or she will remain a frog forever. This film is adorable!