What to Watch: 9 Historical Films About Women to Watch Throughout Women's History Month

By Stephanie Ornelas

Women continue to break barriers every day, and it's happening all around us. In January, the world saw Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) become the first actor from a Marvel Studios film to be nominated for an Oscar, and just last week, Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once) became the first Asian woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress. The 2023 Sundance Film Festival also included the highest percentage of women directors in the Institute's history. And we all know the contributions women have made to history go far beyond the film industry. Join us as we revisit some of these stories.

Movies are a great way for us to explore the lives of historical figures and get a better understanding of what motivated them to ignite change. There are many films that celebrate women's contributions, and though it's impossible to contain every film in just one list, the titles below will give you some great insight into the ways women have made history. Celebrate Women's History Month and explore these nine Sundance-Supported films centered on women who greatly impacted society:

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