movies by or about women opening US/Can Apr 05

Taraji P Henson The Best of Enemies

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male director, male screenwriter, female coprotagonist
The Best of Enemies [pictured]
Taraji P. Henson costars in this historical drama about a civil rights battle in 1970s North Carolina.
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female director, female screenwriter, female protagonist
Blowin’ Up
Stephanie Wang-Breal writes and directs this documentary about a New York City court run by women to help other women escape from prostitution and sex trafficking.
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female director, female screenwriter, female protagonist
The Wind
Emma Tammi directs and Teresa Sutherland writes this western horror drama about a woman (Caitlin Gerard) haunted by a demon on the lonely plains. Costarring Julia Goldani Telles.
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female director, female screenwriter, female protagonist
Catching Sight of Thelma & Louise
Jennifer Townsend directs this documentary about reactions (mostly from women) to the classic Ridley Scott film on its 25th anniversary.
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female director, female coscreenwriter, male protagonist
High Life
Claire Denis directs and cowrites this science fiction drama about a (male) convict being experimented upon in space. Costarring Juliette Binoche, Mia Goth, and Jessie Ross.
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