Hey all, I just thought I'd alert you all to this sweet (and by sweet, I mean cool) documentary about women and leadership called What's Your Point, Honey? I thought all you awesome Feministing users would appreciate it. Since these are pretty difficult economic times, it's nice to get a little free entertainment/education.
It was so interesting to watch these 7 or so women (plus a group of teens and a group of older women who are interviewed) come at the meaning of the word leadership in her own way. I really envy that they seem to all have these great supportive families that they can talk to about their dreams and goals, since my own parents aren't as progressive or generally as positive as these women's parents. I think talking out your future with your family could be a great resource for tips and encouragement on taking on whatever ambitious projects you're up to. The movie also helped me to better understand why inter-generational feminism is so important.
The kids in the movie were too adorable in this movie. I wondered as they were asking various people whether they would vote for a female president, if the strangers would have given a different answer had the interviewers been male or older.
The movie brings up another good point -- why do men often feel threatened by a sig. other or mother getting involved with feminism, while they feel a daughter getting involved with it is a great thing? They want their daughters to have the best, but for some reason are not able to see their wives or mothers as someone's daughter. Don't they want the best for their wives, mothers, friends, etc. too?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments!
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Free movies are always welcome =) After all who doesn't love free stuff. especially when it has something to do with feminism.