What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than to watch some empowering documentaries about women or start a new series with an awesome female lead?! We’ve compiled a list of Netflix’s best femme films to keep you busy all month long.
She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry
“An inspiring look at the brilliant, outrageous women who spearheaded the 1960s women’s movement resonates with those who still face gender inequality.” – Netflix
Miss Representation
“Explore how the mainstream media’s often disparaging portrayals of women contribute to the under-representation of females in positions of leadership.” – Netflix
Women’s List
“Fifteen accomplished American women discuss their achievements, their influences and their motivation in a series of intimate interviews.” – Netflix
Iris
Starring Iris Apfel, “Albert Maysles focuses on a fashion legend, who at 93 is still at the top of her game, choosing dresses, advising models and haggling with buyers.” – Netflix
What Happened, Miss Simone?
“Using never-before-heard recordings, rate archival footage and her best-known songs, this is the story of legendary singer and activist Nina Simone.” – Netflix
Gilmore Girls
“Fiercely independent single mom Lorelai raises gifted, Ivy League-bound daughter Rory amid a continual stream of quick-witted repartee.” – Netflix
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
“When a woman is rescued from a doomsday cult and lands in New York City, she must navigate a world she didn’t think even existed anymore.” – Netfix
Jessica Jones
“Haunted by a traumatic past, Jessica Jones uses her gifts as a private eye to find her tormentor before he can harm anyone else in Hell’s Kitchen.” – Netflix.
Grace and Frankie
“They’re not friends, but when their husbands leave them for each other, proper Grace and eccentric Frankie begin to bond in this Emmy-nominated series.” – Netflix
Being Mary Jane
“Ambitious single TV journalist Mary Jane attempts to balance her career with her overbearing family and an increasingly messy love life.” – Netflix
Happy Women’s Month, collegiettes! Tweet @HCOldWestbury while you watch.
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