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Women in Iran Protest Their Images on State TV

By Dan De Luce ● Uncategorized ● May 20, 2004

Iranian film may be renowned for its sympathetic, nuanced portrayal of women, but the country’s state television has come under sharp criticism for promoting polygamy as an acceptable practice and reinforcing sexist stereotypes.

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Caldwell Focuses Video on Human Rights Abuses

By Asjylyn Loder ● Arts & Culture ● March 1, 2004

Gillian Caldwell, executive director of WITNESS, uses and promotes documentary video to shed light on human rights abuses worldwide. Her 1997 work on sex slavery spurred passage of the U.S. anti-trafficking law of 2000.

Hip-Hop Women Stride Into Spotlight

By Carla Thompson ● Uncategorized ● February 5, 2004

As they snap up most of this year’s Grammy nominations for hip-hop, female performers are joining an effort by filmmakers and educators to improve the social messages that a powerful pop culture sends to female fans.

Works of 11 Female Artists Are Oscar Nominees

By Jan Lisa Huttner ● Uncategorized ● February 2, 2004

The work of 11 female directors and screenwriters have been recognized in the major awards categories in 2004 Oscar race. Nominations for Sofia Coppola’s film “Lost in Translation” are just the tip of the iceberg in a record-setting year.

Women Play Major Roles in Middle East Film Industry

By Por Alison Bowen ● Commentary ● December 9, 2003

Women in the Middle East have been involved in filmmaking since 1926, when a female director gave Arab cinema its first feature-length film. Today, they struggle past censorship and shallow comedies to get their stories heard.

Films Depict Rising Sex Bias in Old Soviet States

By Katya Kazakina ● Uncategorized ● November 24, 2003

A series of documentary films looks into the role of women in former Soviet republics. From drug mules in Tajikistan to beauty queens in Estonia, the films reveal the widespread gender discrimination across the region.

‘Adults Only’ Film in Egypt Probes Psyches, Not Sex

By Ashraf Khalil ● Uncategorized ● August 12, 2003

Egypt’s hit movie this summer has been shocking audiences with its explicit subject matter. But it’s not about sex, it’s about the real-life difficulties of four modern couples and it focuses on women, some of whom just happen to be wearing veils.

Movie Idols Send Strong Smoke Signals to Teens

By Suzanne Batchelor ● Commentary ● July 11, 2003

Despite laws to protect young people from tobacco marketing, powerful pro-smoking signals are reaching teens–and perhaps female teens in particular–through the loophole of Hollywood movies, in which glamorous stars are smoking more.

What Women Want: More ‘Greek Wedding’ Films

By Carol Head ● Uncategorized ● October 2, 2002

“My Big Fat Greek Wedding” isn’t the sleeper hit of the summer because it’s a “family values” film. It’s a success because it’s a long overdue fantasy film for women. Also, Our Story: The Statue of Liberty is unveiled.

Women’s Advocates Take Their Cause to the Camera

By Shauna Curphey ● Arts & Culture ● August 2, 2002

Two activists got off their soapboxes and behind cameras and made short films about their struggles. Now they are reaching a broader audience than ever before.