Lefties: Angry Wimmin (2006)
This film charts the rise and fall of an extreme strain of feminism, which came out of Leeds in the late 1970s and early 80s. ‘Revolutionary Feminists’ castigated the mainstream of the women’s movement for being soft on men. They called on women to become ‘political lesbians’, believing that women would never be free until they withdrew from sexual relations with men.
Director: Vanessa Engle
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 15, 2006
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lefties: Angry Wimmin about?
- This film charts the rise and fall of an extreme strain of feminism, which came out of Leeds in the late 1970s and early 80s. ‘Revolutionary Feminists’ castigated the mainstream of the women’s movement for being soft on men. They called on women to become ‘political lesbians’, believing that women would never be free until they withdrew from sexual relations with men.
- Who directed Lefties: Angry Wimmin?
- Lefties: Angry Wimmin was directed by Vanessa Engle.
- How long is Lefties: Angry Wimmin?
- Lefties: Angry Wimmin has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Lefties: Angry Wimmin?
- Lefties: Angry Wimmin is a Documentary film.