I Am Woman

Released Sep 11, 2020

1h 57m

Biography

Drama

Music

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Kale F

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.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/14/24

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Mike J

I am man is almost offensively simplistic.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/28/22

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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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Before this movie I had never heard of Helen Reddy - but it seems she had a pretty good run of things back in the 60s/70s. I had never heard of the anthem that she sang for the women's lib movement. The movie shows some of her struggles as a woman and single mom, but doesn't elicit much emotion dramatically or musically.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Unjoo Moon

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Tilda Cobham-Hervey

Helen Reddy

Evan Peters

Jeff Wald

Danielle Macdonald

Lilian Roxon

Matty Cardarople

Roy Meyer

Dusty Sorg

Dany Cornelius

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Mark Mordue

The Age (Australia)

As Reddy, Tilda Cobham-Hervey's performance brought strength and spark to an enjoyable, if predictable, biopic.

Oct 23, 2020

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

It's hard to forgive the level of clunky, chubby cliches that populates every single scene...

Oct 20, 2020

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

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.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 9, 2020

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Dan Bayer

Next Best Picture

Even when the film around her falters, Cobham-Hervey remains ever watchable. And, oh, does that film ever falter.

Rated: 5/10

May 13, 2022

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Nick Levine

NME (New Musical Express)

Helen Reddy was surely a more interesting figure than this well-intentioned but hollow biopic ever gets her credit for.

Rated: 2/5

May 7, 2021

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...a highly-entertaining way to remember a unique singer, and skilfully re-packages her story for a new generation to enjoy...

Rated: 4/5

Feb 17, 2021

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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: Kylie Du Fresne, Ben Grant
Screenwriter: Emma Jensen
Distributor: Quiver Distribution
Production Co: Goalpost Pictures, Deep Blue Pacific
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Original Language: English (Australia)
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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