My Feminism

General Information

Author/Creator
Colbert, Laurie, director.
Language
English.
Published
Canada, 1997.
Physical Description
DVD-ROM (55 min.)
Digital ver. identifier
HU_OSA_00004191

Contents/Summary

Summary
A film about second wave feminism in which powerful interviews with prominent figures including Bell Hooks, Gloria Steinem, and Urvsahi Vaid are inter-cut with documentary sequences to engagingly explore the past and present status of the women's movement. Discussing the unique contributions of second wave feminism, they explore their racial, economic and ideological differences and shared vision of achieving equality for women. The film introduces feminism's key themes while exposing the cultural fears underlying lesbian baiting, backlash, and political extremism.

Subjects

Genre
Documentary films

Bibliographic Information

Note
Soros Documentary Fund
Library Special Collection
Soros Documentary Fund

Holdings

Item Type Current Location Call Number Status Shelving Location Public Note
DVD-ROMOSA Film LibraryFL Record 2576Available--
Digital filmOSA Film LibraryFL Record 2576
(HU_OSA_00004191.mp4)
AvailableAccess Copy, MP4 format