movies by or about women opening US/Can Aug 21–23

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Vita & Virginia
Chanya Button directs and writes, with Eileen Atkins, this historical romantic drama about the relationship between Virginia Woolf (Elizabeth Debicki) and Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton).
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Parallel Chords [pictured]
Catherine Dudley-Rose writes and directs this drama about a young violinist (Rachel Ann) and her relationship with her pianist father.
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Tigers Are Not Afraid
Issa López writes and directs this fantasy horror about a gang of children trying to survive amidst a drug war in Mexico City. Costarring Paola Lara.
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Jawline
Liza Mandelup directs this documentary about a (male) teenage social media star.
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Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Valerie Thomas cowrites this documentary about the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof.
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Give Me Liberty
Alice Austen cowrites this comedy about a (male) bus driver.
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Brittany Runs a Marathon
Jillian Bell stars in this dramedy about a woman taking back control of her life.
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