Movie review: Feminists: What Were They Thinking?

It's hard to believe that there was a period in the World's history when women weren't valued for who they are. In 1977 a group of photographers took photos of women, who stood out. They were strong, confident in their own body, and, furthermore, it was an awakening - women shedding the cultural restrictions of their childhoods and embracing their full humanity. 

A few decades later, women revisit those photos of them, sharing their story and thoughts. Life might be tremendously complicated if you need to fight for basic rights - birth control, equality, equal pay, and equal opportunities. If only people didn't force assumptions and judgment on each other... Life could be much easier.

Feminists, known worldwide, such as Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, Lily Tomlin, and Judy Chicago share their stories in the movie. Stories that are capable of breaking your heart, because they're filled with injustice, outrageous situations, and, worst of all, the truth of those times. Stories about illegal abortions followed by a near-death state. Stories about meetings, skirmishes with the government, and judgemental society. 

This movie is able to touch you deep inside. It's very easy to take rights for granted. However, this movie shows that everything we have now was fought for in the past. That's something that shifts your mind. Those ladies are heroes, in the brightest meaning of this word. I'm immensely grateful for them standing out then. Moreover, I'm ready to stand for what I believe in too.

Watch "Feminists: What Were They Thinking?" to gain the courage to not be afraid to fight for what's right. 

Watch on Netflix now.