Votes for Women: Wanted! (2012)
From the late nineteenth century to 1928, those who were nicknamed the "suffragettes" made the United Kingdom move from the census vote to universal suffrage, completely redefining the notion of citizenship. This documentary follows the struggle of five of these women, who have dedicated their lives to this fierce struggle, some advocating civil disobedience or lobbying MPs and Lords, the others choosing violent action, braving prison, and even death.
Director: Michèle Dominici
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: March 7, 2012
Cast
- Emmeline Pankhurst - Self (archive footage)
- Cécile Magnet - Narrator
- June Purvis - Self
- June Hannam - Self
- Laura E. Nym Mayhall - Self
- Myriam Boussahba-Bravard - Self
- Fran Abrams - Self
- Marie Bouvier - (voice)
- Anne Kreis - (voice)
- Isabelle Mestre - (voice)
Screenplay
Editing: Pascale Chavance
Production: ARTE, Image & Compagnie
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Michèle Dominici
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Votes for Women: Wanted! about?
- From the late nineteenth century to 1928, those who were nicknamed the "suffragettes" made the United Kingdom move from the census vote to universal suffrage, completely redefining the notion of citizenship. This documentary follows the struggle of five of these women, who have dedicated their lives to this fierce struggle, some advocating civil disobedience or lobbying MPs and Lords, the others choosing violent action, braving prison, and even death.
- Who directed Votes for Women: Wanted!?
- Votes for Women: Wanted! was directed by Michèle Dominici.
- Who stars in Votes for Women: Wanted!?
- Votes for Women: Wanted! stars Emmeline Pankhurst, Cécile Magnet, June Purvis, June Hannam, Laura E. Nym Mayhall, Myriam Boussahba-Bravard.
- How long is Votes for Women: Wanted!?
- Votes for Women: Wanted! has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Votes for Women: Wanted!?
- Votes for Women: Wanted! is a Documentary film.
- Where was Votes for Women: Wanted! produced?
- Votes for Women: Wanted! was produced in France.