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I Am Woman

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In 1966, single-mother Helen Reddy leaves her old life in Australia for New York and stardom, only to find that the industry doesn't take her seriously.
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I Am Woman sticks disappointingly close to standard biopic formula, but Tilda Cobham-Hervey's performance keeps this affectionate, watchable tribute from falling flat.

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Mark Mordue The Age (Australia) 10/23/2020
As Reddy, Tilda Cobham-Hervey's performance brought strength and spark to an enjoyable, if predictable, biopic. Go to Full Review
Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review 10/20/2020
It's hard to forgive the level of clunky, chubby cliches that populates every single scene... Go to Full Review
Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 10/09/2020
2/5
This defiantly bland biopic of the Australian singing star Helen Reddy, who died this month, manages the remarkably counterintuitive feat of being oddly anti-feminist while describing the life of an acknowledged feminist flag-bearer. Go to Full Review
Dan Bayer Next Best Picture 05/13/2022
5/10
Even when the film around her falters, Cobham-Hervey remains ever watchable. And, oh, does that film ever falter. Go to Full Review
Nick Levine NME (New Musical Express) 05/07/2021
2/5
Helen Reddy was surely a more interesting figure than this well-intentioned but hollow biopic ever gets her credit for. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 02/17/2021
4/5
...a highly-entertaining way to remember a unique singer, and skilfully re-packages her story for a new generation to enjoy... Go to Full Review
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BJ M @HotMovieStar 10/19/2024 I really enjoyed this film. Great music, great acting, great message. See more Roxanne C 06/07/2024 We know the ending. So what? The journey is what I wanted to know and it was presented beautifully. I loved it. See more Kale F 03/14/2024 This movie is so slow and boring that I had to stop half way through. I probably missed the good parts but I cant be bored to sleep hoping for something good. See more 05/21/2021 I enjoyed this one and thought it was a good look into the woman and musician that Helen Reddy became during the late 60's & 70's era. I was a good flashback as I remember her being one of my mother's favorite singers. See more 02/28/2021 The singing style reminded me of the time so ... 70's Good. You recall Karen Carpenter and others of the era. It's the placement of words and phrasing, the phrases since in tributes make the song less laid back. Like Dusty Springfield and Aretha Franklin's versions of 'son of a preacher man', today's makes "I am Woman" from a 70s recording of that time to the attitude of the today its "woman hear me roar! " And the original is a good amazing recording, and I will listen to current versions differently. Tilda did an amazing job, the costumes rock and I wonder where to shop for those clothes. The dynamic between the business partner and the male role as manager to the superstar, seeing the man supporting her and uncomfortable with suggested male female roles. The feminist and the judgement of one compared to money and the effort of one mans effort in a woman's success they tried to ... His part in her and hers his story. Sad they those who judged didn't realize they had their own cheerleaders at home themselves and there was an equality that societally different but only from the lense you look through. We have come a long way. And these movies are an important part of the american & world wide women's path. The steps up. The growth that one woman's voice became two and then a roar. On the lawn in D.C. in a women's march, I'd love be to see a documentary on. We've done so much as have our men. Men who made it possible for women make the record, who published the book, who stood up for an artist. See more 02/23/2021 Trying to cram Helen Reddy's career into one biopic is understandably a huge challenge. "I Am Woman" is a worthy film but for those who know more of the story of Helen Reddy this biopic missed a lot. However, it remains an entertaining film none the less. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1966, single-mother Helen Reddy leaves her old life in Australia for New York and stardom, only to find that the industry doesn't take her seriously.
Director
Unjoo Moon
Producer
Rosemary Blight
Screenwriter
Emma Jensen
Distributor
Quiver Distribution
Production Co
Goalpost Pictures, Deep Blue Pacific
Genre
Biography, Drama, Music
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 11, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 11, 2020
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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