This Changes Everything

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This Changes Everything

Released Jun 28, 2019

1h 37m

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Geena Davis, Meryl Streep, Rashida Jones, Reese Witherspoon, Sandra Oh, Jessica Chastain, Tiffany Haddish and other top actresses discuss gender discrimination in the media and entertainment industry.

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Anne T. Donahue

Globe and Mail

It's an exercise in storytelling that evolves quickly into a valuable lesson for anyone who purports to be a feminist, an ally or a film and television lover. You'll never watch either the same way again.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 28, 2019

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

It really is a very important film.

Aug 12, 2019

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

If anyone needs convincing at this late date that gender inequality both in front of and behind the camera is the norm in Hollywood, "This Changes Everything" will get the job done.

Aug 8, 2019

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Zofia Wijaszka

Screen Queens

In its technical simplicity, This Changes Everything raises the problem of gender injustice rooted in the past and all-embracing the contemporary age.

Rated: A

Feb 13, 2022

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

The presentation of the information is basic, talking heads, title cards and charts, but the movie's retelling of the legal fights for equality coupled with the women's personal stories make for a fascinating and compelling lesson.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Lisa Nesselson

France24

Very damning, and kind of sad...

Feb 20, 2020

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Jane N

Informative without preaching

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/17/19

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Debra

This needs to be seen on a widespread basis and reach all levels of our society regardless of gender. The Geena Davis Institute has done amazing work and is one I only hope continues to provide moving information of substance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/19

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Annabelle O

In the film This Changes Everything by Tom Donahue, I was deeply impacted by the message this film displayed. I learned how important screen representation is when it comes to gender equality. Before watching this film, I had no idea how little screen time female’s received compared to male’s or how if they were on the screen it was to show off their body or sexuality. I was happy to see these actresses, female directors, and journalists taking a stand to get proper equality on the screen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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Melis S

As a young filmmaker, the documentary opened my eyes to the evolution of women’s representation on screen. It didn’t occur to me how little I was exposed to in terms of how women were portrayed as objects before the 2020s. I will make sure to watch the films that were mentioned to broaden my horizons.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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Alia A

I was inspired by the stories of trailblazing women in the industry, whose experiences highlight that many women are not alone in their struggles. Their voices offer solidarity and strength. The film’s editing was also impressive, seamlessly weaving the narrative together and creating a cohesive, impactful story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Ashley W

This film really changed my perspective on how women are portrayed in movies and TV shows. Since watching it I’ve realized how so many films before about 2020 portray women as objects or they only have one or two women cast. I was extremely surprised to find how little representation women in Hollywood get but I’m glad that streamers, such as FX put in the effort represent females more as a result of studies such as this one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Synopsis

Geena Davis, Meryl Streep, Rashida Jones, Reese Witherspoon, Sandra Oh, Jessica Chastain, Tiffany Haddish and other top actresses discuss gender discrimination in the media and entertainment industry.

Director: Tom Donahue
Producer: Ilan Arboleda, Tom Donahue, Kerianne Flynn
Distributor: Good Deed Entertainment
Production Co: Creative Chaos Ventures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2019
Runtime: 1h 37m

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