Film
"Abortion Democracy:" Feminist Film-Maker Inspires Us to Speak Out for Women
by Marcy Bloom, GIRE
December 16, 2010 - 9:31am (Print)
Sarah Diehl's film skillfully contrasts abortion policies and laws in two countries, revealing how the legal status of women is a direct result of the silencing--or empowering--of women’s voices
Teens Talk Gender and Sexuality and Hollywood Listens
by Sarah Seltzer, RH Reality Check
December 14, 2010 - 11:06pm (Print)
Documenting Late Abortions: Two Providers Undaunted
November 30, 2010 - 9:24am (Print)
An unknown number of doctors across the country perform late abortions, but unlike most, Drs. LeRoy Carhart and Warren Hern do so publicly. The film Trust Women explores their commitment to women.
Hermione Granger: A Heroine Comes Into Her Own
by Sarah Seltzer, RH Reality Check
November 26, 2010 - 9:19am (Print)
Hermione, an always-wonderful sidekick, has moved onto center stage. Her emotions and choices, classically heroic, anchored a piece of the epic story that would have felt muddled and rootless without her.
Akimbo's First Ever Film Festival: Millennium Development Goals at the Movies!
by Melanie Abrahams, International Women's Health Coalition
September 21, 2010 - 6:00am (Print)
RH Reality Check is highlighting Akimbo's first ever film festival, focused on each of the eight Millennium Development Goals as a way to increase awareness of the issues about which the goals are related.
"Greenberg:" The Groundbreaking Abortion Film You Might Have Missed
by Sarah Seltzer, RH Reality Check
April 15, 2010 - 6:00am (Print)
"Greenberg," Noah Baumbach's latest film starring Ben Stiller, isn't just another movie about a man-child character having a mid-life crisis. Instead it deals unapologetically with real issues, like unwanted pregnancy and abortion.
Men Are From Apatow-Land, Women Are From Venus
by Sarah Seltzer, RH Reality Check
August 7, 2009 - 7:00am (Print)
In "Funny People," men are always from Mars and women from Venus--and the central question is how Mars should gently approach Venus despite his libidinous need to fornicate with her.
Brüno Walks the Line
by Sarah Seltzer, RH Reality Check
July 16, 2009 - 7:00am (Print)
That's What Vampires Are For
by Sarah Seltzer, RH Reality Check
November 26, 2008 - 8:00am (Print)
Sex And The City: Eww It's For Girls!
by Sarah Seltzer, RH Reality Check
June 5, 2008 - 7:00am (Print)
