Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Kristin Armstrong.... All names associated with Olympic gold medal greatness. All women. Women have been dominating the excellent performances seen during this summer's Olympics in Brazil, and we are celebrating their victories by sharing the stories of other women and girls who are pursuing athletic greatness.
Check out this acclaimed collection featuring the triumphs, challenges, and passion of women and girls who are making their mark in the sports world! Remarkable stories from competing in "non-traditional" sports, to facing issues surrounding poverty, sexuality, body image, and commercialization, to those who overcame discrimination via the Title IX legislation!
Select any 5 films for $495!
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Since our beginnings in 1972, WMM has grown from a feminist filmmakers' collective into an industry-leading nonprofit media arts organization and distributor. For over 40 years, WMM has transformed the landscape of filmmaking for women directors and producers, bringing the issues facing women around the world to screens everywhere. Now, with more than 550 films in our catalog, including Academy®, Emmy®, Peabody and Sundance nominees and award winners, WMM is the largest distributor of films by and about women in the world. Women Make Movies. By Women. About Women. For Everyone.
Women Make Movies gratefully acknowledges the support of our funders: The National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. The Andy Warhol Foundation, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
