The film is shot in a classic documentary style, combining present day interviews with women who stood at the forefront of the fight for equality, alongside photographs and videos from the historical period that the film discusses. The women who are shown discussing these issues today are the same women who stood up many years ago.

These problems still exist, and the movie serves its purpose well – to inform and inspire.

The clips and photos add a distinct air of determination to these ongoing concerns. Mary Jean Collins, one of the activists who was involved as the president of the Chicago chapter of NOW explains: “It was like all this energy had been pent up in these women for all these years, and it just exploded.”

The movie is very well done. The transitions between interviews and voiceovers to videos and photos is seemingly effortless, allowing the message to stay at the forefront and really hit home.

She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry takes a look at the lives of groundbreaking individuals. It shows that even though time has passed, the issues of inequality that were brought to light in the days when NOW and other organizations were just beginning are still prevalent in today’s society.

The movie makes it clear: the fight must continue. These women believe strongly in the idea that women can and should make a difference. One way to do that is by making movies like this. She’s Beautiful is an important and thought-provoking film that should be seen by everyone, not just women, to ensure change.

Ally Abramson

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