Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines

Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines (2012)

Not Rated 10 Mar 2012 • Documentary, Fantasy, History • 0h 56m
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Feature documentary exploring the concept of heroic women from the birth of the superhero in the 1940s to the TV and big screen action blockbusters of today. Heroic role models are important in childhood development, yet there are a dearth of these for girls. Wonder Woman provides a rare example of a female heroine who doesn't require rescue, determines her own missions, and possesses uniquely feminine values. Featuring Gloria Steinem, actors Lynda Carter and Lindsey Wagner, and a colorful cast of scholars, writers, and fans, the film challenges pop culture's gender biases by looking at how Wonder Woman's storyline changed over time while considering how women are rarely depicted as heroic, powerful, or world-changing.


Writer
Lynda Carter, Jane Espenson, Michelle Frank
Starring

Language: English
Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination
Country: United States
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7.3

IMDb (203 votes)
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