9 More Women in Comedy to Watch This Women’s History Month
This list was made with the intention of celebrating the craft. I love seeing more women of colour on this list than before and more newcomers on the scene as well!
Born in Flames (1983)
In near-future New York, ten years after the “social-democratic war of liberation,” diverse groups of women organize a feminist uprising as equality remains unfulfilled.
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In near-future New York, ten years after the “social-democratic war of liberation,” diverse groups of women organize a feminist uprising as equality remains unfulfilled.
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama, Science Fiction
Written By:Lizzie Borden
In Theaters:11/9/1983
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Runtime:80 minutes
Studio:C.A.P.S., The Young Filmmakers Ltd., Jerome Foundation
Cast
Lizzie Borden
Director
Honey
Honey
Adele Bertei
Isabel
Jean Satterfield
Adelaide Norris
Florynce Kennedy
Zella Wylie
Pat Murphy
Newspaper editor
Kathryn Bigelow
Newspaper editor
Becky Johnston
Newspaper editor
Hillary Hurst
Leader of Women's Army
Sheila McLaughlin
Other leader
Marty Pottenger
Other leader / Woman at site
Lynne Jones
Other leader
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