Good Movies for Growing Girls
Sometimes it's hard to find movies that feature females as strong, leading characters, much less ones in which they're not princesses in need of rescuing. It's hard to convince girls to stand up for themselves and go out and take the world by storm when they lack role models. So I decided to compile a list of films that reflect the true strength of women. All of these movies either feature female protagonists or major female characters, portray women as more than objects of beauty or sex, and hopefully pass the Bechdel Test.
Admittedly, many of my childhood favorites (Little Mermaid, Ninja Turtles, Muppets, Grease) did not make the cut. I still love those movies and would happily show them to youngsters so long as they have a healthy diet of positive portrayals of girls and women.
Note: these films are for a range of ages. Some are ok for all (Alice in Wonderland) while some are for slightly older crowds (League of Their Own). Check the stats before diving in.
Admittedly, many of my childhood favorites (Little Mermaid, Ninja Turtles, Muppets, Grease) did not make the cut. I still love those movies and would happily show them to youngsters so long as they have a healthy diet of positive portrayals of girls and women.
Note: these films are for a range of ages. Some are ok for all (Alice in Wonderland) while some are for slightly older crowds (League of Their Own). Check the stats before diving in.
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