women is losers – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS

MOVIE OF THE WEEK October 22, 2021: WOMEN IS LOSERS

October 17, 2021October 27, 2021 Jennifer Merin betsy bozdech, Cate Marquis, jennifer merin, leslie combemale, lissette feliciano, liz whittemore, loren king, Lorenza Izzo, Marilyn Ferdinand., women is losers

The patriarchy is far from dead, but every woman lucky enough to come of age in the United Stats in a post-RBG, post-Roe v. Wade world is likely to find Lissette Feliciano’s earnest, scrappy ’60-set drama Women Is Losers an eye-opening reminder of how much harder things used to be. It also serves as a powerful argument for why it’s so important not to lose the progress we’ve gained.

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Intersectionality at SXSW 2021 – Leslie Combemale reports

March 20, 2021February 3, 2022 Leslie Combemale Angelique Molina, drover's wife, Emily Cohen Ibanēz, fruits of labor, I'm fine thanks for asking, Jennifer Holness, kellry kali, Leah Purcell, Lisette Feliciano, Luchadoras, Mari Walker, Paola Calvo, See You Then, Subjects of Desire, sxsw 2021, women is losers

This year at SXSW there are a number of powerful female filmmakers of color who are shining a light on important social issues both through narrative and documentary films, employing women of color in front of and behind the camera. They are an inspiration not only for their commitment to diverse voices, but also for creating great content worthy of our attention. Here are some of the best offerings at the fest you can see right now.

Festivals Reviews

WOMEN IS LOSERS (SXSW 21) – Review by Leslie Combemale

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 Leslie Combemale lissette feliciano, lorenza issa, sxsw 21, women is losers

There’s no doubt that Women is Losers is a crowd pleaser, especially with Lorenza Izza as its lead. Given the current numbers released each month on job loss and potential evictions from those effected by the pandemic, this optimistic indie and quasi-fairy tale will be great viewing for those needing a reminder that, contrary to the Janis Joplin’s lyrics that inspired the film’s title, women can be winners.