50 Best Movies for Women’s History Month

I thought I would share something a little different. March is Women's History Month. Check out this list of 50 of the best movies for women.

Here are some of the movies on this list.

2.One Woman, One Vote: One Woman, One Vote documents the passing of the 19th Amendment by one vote.

4.Iron Jawed Angels: Hillary Swank stars in this movie about the women's rights movement in America.

5.The Passion of Joan of Arc: See the story of the powerful Joan of Arc in this movie.

6.Sisters of Selma: Catholic nuns had a large part in the efforts to secure voting rights for African Americans in Selma, Alabama, and this movie tells their story.

7.Nine to Five: These women show their boss that they can do a much better job than he can.

8.The Miracle Worker: The Miracle Worker shows Annie Sullivan's amazing work as Helen Keller's tutor.

9.Not for Ourselves Alone: Watch this movie about Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony to learn about the struggle for women's rights.

27.Warrior Queen: Warrior Queen offers the story of the Celtic queen Boudica, who shook the Roman Empire.

28.Madame Curie: Learn about the Polish woman scientist who discovered radium in Madame Curie's biopic.

29.Mona Lisa Smile: The female students in this movie are bright, but seem to be just waiting around for the right man to marry, but their teacher helps them reach their potential.

42.Companeras: Companeras offers the story of America's first all-female Mariachi band.

43.North Country: Watch this movie about Josey Aimes, a woman who went to work in the iron mines.

44.Norma Rae: Sally Field stars in this movie about a textile worker who stands up against deplorable working conditions.

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