Explores the concept of heroic women from the birth of the superhero in the 1940s to the TV and big screen action blockbusters of today. Heroic role models are important in childhood development, yet there are a dearth of these for girls. It provides a rare example of a female heroine who doesn't require rescue, determines her own missions, and possesses uniquely feminine values. Looks at how Wonder Woman's storyline changed over time while considering how women are rarely depicted as heroic, powerful, or world-changing
Writing
Lynda Carter's candid reflections on her iconic role.
Editing
Brilliant archival footage threading decades of representation.
Director
Kristy Guevara-Flanagan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kristy Guevara-Flanagan made this as her thesis film at CalArts, proving academic work can absolutely slap.
Released the same year as The Avengers (2012), highlighting the maddening absence of Black Widow merchandise the documentary predicted.
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