movies by or about women opening US/Can from Fri Jul 20

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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again [pictured]
Catherine Johnson cowrites this musical comedy about a young woman (Amanda Seyfried) who learns about her mother’s past. Costarring Meryl Streep, Lily James, Christine Baranski, Cher, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Jessica Keenan Wynn, and Alexa Davies. (male director)
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Generation Wealth
Lauren Greenfield directs this documentary look at the materialism of Western culture, centered around her own childhood in glitzy Los Angeles and her work as an anthropological photographer.
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Pin Cushion
Deborah Haywood writes and directs this drama about a mother and daughter (Joanna Scanlan and Lily Newmark) making a new life in a new town.
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Far from the Tree
Rachel Dretzin directs this documentary about how parents cope with children with mental, physical, and psychological disabilities and differences, based on the book by a male author and centered on his experience.
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Damascus Cover
Samantha Newton cowrites this mystery thriller about an undercover (male) spy. (male director)
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Dhadak
Janhvi Kapoor costars in this Hindi romantic drama.
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