movies by or about women opening US/Can Jan 10

Like a Boss Rose Byrne Tiffany Haddish

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Like a Boss [pictured]
Danielle Sanchez-Witzel cowrites this comedy, about two women (Rose Byrne and Tiffany Haddish) who start a cosmetics company. Also starring Salma Hayek. (male director)
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The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
Alison Reid directs this documentary, profiling pioneering animal researcher Anne Innis Dagg.
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female director, female screenwriter, male protagonist
Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy
Mimi De Gruy directs this documentary about the ocean explorer and filmmaker after he dies unexpectedly in an accident.
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Afterward
Ofra Bloch directs and cowrites this documentary about her own journey to confront fascism and anti-Semitism.
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Reality Queen!
Julia Faye West stars in this satire about a celebutante social-media influencer. Costarring Denise Richards and Kate Orsini. (male writers and director)
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