Sylvia Morales Movies
- 1994
Throughout the 20th century, women have met the challenges and struggles of balancing work and family. Narrated by Jane Fonda, A Century of Women: Work & Family weaves fictional and factual stories to illustrate the history of women in the workforce, as well as their roles as wives and mothers. Performances and testimonies from a stellar group of women including Meryl Streep, Gloria Steinem, Twyla Tharp, and Maya Angelou facilitate the film's innovative method of storytelling. Archival film, photographs, and interviews retrace historical events -- from the founding of the PTA to early unions -- that changed our social landscape. Diaries, letters, and personal memories honor women of the past and make it clear that the balancing of labor and family was a matter of life and death. ~ Brooke Hodess, All Movie Guide
- 1994
This video seeks to help viewers understand how our culture has evolved to a point where dress sizes and fashion tend to ignore the realities of the way most women are built. What is "ideal beauty" and why does our culture place so much value on being thin? Both women and men might find it interesting to learn how American women really view themselves. How do women hold on to some semblance of self-esteem when living in a culture that seems to tell them that they have little value if they are overweight? Examine why there's a double standard that allows so many men to almost completely ignore their weight and ability to dress fashionably. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide
- 1973
In this gripping psychological character study, an obsessive, neurotic woman finds herself slowly losing her grip on reality as she struggles to live at home and work in a nightclub. It is a struggle, but eventually she is able to heal and lead a more normal life. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
The stories of three activist nuns are told in Faith Even to the Fire, a program that documents the causes they support despite opposition from their churches. They rally against the things they perceive to be injustices in society, and work against racism and other inequalities. Sister Judy Vaughan is a Catholic nun in Chicago who is pro-choice. Her efforts in this area have upset church officials enough to ask for her expulsion. In Oakland, Sister Marie de Pores Taylor speaks out on issues regarding civil rights. In San Bernardino, Latinos look for help from Rosa Martha Zarate. ~ Alice Day, All Movie Guide
