Sheilas: 28 Years On (2004)

Twenty eight years after featuring in landmark feminist documentary series Women, five interviewees reveal how their lives have changed. Donna Awatere Huata, Miriam Cameron, Sandi Hall, Aloma Parker and Marcia Russell candidly discuss work, sex, the media and Māori in this 70 minute documentary. Artist Cameron recalls how feminists were seen in the 1970s: "she was a braless, hairy, fat hag". Journalist Russell remembers not being allowed to work past 11pm because she was a woman, while psychologist Parker felt liberated by feminist Germaine Greer's refusal to wear a bra.

Director: Annie Goldson
Runtime: 70 min
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Country: New Zealand
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheilas: 28 Years On about?
Twenty eight years after featuring in landmark feminist documentary series Women, five interviewees reveal how their lives have changed. Donna Awatere Huata, Miriam Cameron, Sandi Hall, Aloma Parker and Marcia Russell candidly discuss work, sex, the media and Māori in this 70 minute documentary. Artist Cameron recalls how feminists were seen in the 1970s: "she was a braless, hairy, fat hag". Journalist Russell remembers not being allowed to work past 11pm because she was a woman, while psychologist Parker felt liberated by feminist Germaine Greer's refusal to wear a bra.
Who directed Sheilas: 28 Years On?
Sheilas: 28 Years On was directed by Annie Goldson.
How long is Sheilas: 28 Years On?
Sheilas: 28 Years On has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
Where was Sheilas: 28 Years On produced?
Sheilas: 28 Years On was produced in New Zealand.