Hi Lorraine,
Sounds like you already suggested it indirectly, but Labute's /In the
Company of Men/ might be perfect. I wrote a paper on that one in
college and argued it could be considered a feminist film since the male
power dynamic is the real subject of the film -- the submissive male is
more victimized than the woman, who has the strength to walk away at the
end.
Bset,
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On 8/24/2011 4:27 PM, Wochna, Lorraine wrote:
Hello CW,
I have a faculty member teaching Women and Writing this Fall and she
would like to show a film with these parameters:
..maybe a film they have seen before or a more subtle indictment of
the sexism faced by both females and males. One of my favorite quotes
from an essay is that" while women are seen as sex objects, men are
seen as success objects." I guess I am trying to find a film that
shows this dynamic.
I suggested von Trier, Lynch and Labute (since they always get
criticized on these issues). I also suggested Film Noir in general,
and of course, Disney films. Other suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks
lorraine
Alden Library, Ohio University
Instruction Coordinator
Subjects: African American Studies, English, Film & Theatre
T: 740 597 1238
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