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Reviews & What-to-Watch March 18, 2024

10 Movies About Remarkable Women in Honor of Women’s History Month

10 Movies About Remarkable Women in Honor of Women’s History Month

By Movieguide® Contributor 

March in Women’s History Month, and these films tell the stories of remarkable women throughout history. From ladies from the Bible like Mary and Esther to women whose lives honored God like Mother Teresa and Francesca Cabrini, these women are fantastic role models. Whether it’s the female scientist in HIDDEN FIGURES who contributed to the space program or Rosa Parks who inspired a movement, these films spotlight women who made a difference in the world. Some ladies overcame the odds, pushed beyond barriers and showed Christ’s love in powerful ways.

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1

HIDDEN FIGURES

Discernment Drama/Biopic · PG

HIDDEN FIGURES is an engaging, uplifting salute to three African-American women who contribute to the NASA program during the 1960s Space Race with Russia. The story centers on Katherine Johnson. A brilliant mathematician, Katherine proves herself a critical addition to the Space…

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2

CABRINI

Discernment Historical Drama · PG-13

CABRINI tells the inspiring true story of Mother Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who travels to America in 1889 to live out her God-given mission of caring for orphans on the streets of New York City. Cabrini would later become the patron saint…

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3

UNPLANNED

Discernment Drama · R

UNPLANNED is the incredible, powerful true story of Abby, a young woman who gets drawn into working for Planned Parenthood until one day she sees something that changes her mind. Though raised in a pro-life Christian home, Abby starts working for Planned…

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4

BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE

Family Documentary · PG

In BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE, the world-renowned surfer who lost her left arm from a shark attack takes to the screen again in her own documentary. The action-packed movie takes place over six years as it dives into Bethany’s life since the attack.…

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5

HARRIET

Discernment Drama/Historical Drama · PG-13

HARRIET is the powerful and entertaining true story about a slave in the south before Civil War named “Minty” became Harriet Tubman, the woman who saved hundreds of slaves and brought them to freedom. Harriet is married to a free man, and…

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6

I’M NOT ASHAMED

Discernment Drama · Not Rated

I’M NOT ASHAMED is about Rachel Scott, the Christian student who became one of the first victims during the 1999 Columbine school shooting in Colorado. Rachel grew up in a broken home, with a struggling single mother and four siblings. Rachel’s mother…

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7

FULL OF GRACE

Family Drama · Not Rated

FULL OF GRACE depicts Christ’s disciples, years after His ascension, doubting their calling. Peter fears that the growing number of heresies may outweigh the truth of the Gospel. Mary, on her deathbed, offers him encouragement to continue spreading the Good News. She…

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8

THE MIRACLE SEASON

Family Drama/Sports Drama · PG

Based on a true story, THE MIRACLE SEASON is an inspiring drama about a high school volleyball team coping with a tragedy. Caroline is beloved captain and believes this year will be great. Sadly, Caroline dies in an accident. The entire team…

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9

RIDE TO FREEDOM: THE ROSA PARKS STORY

Family Drama · Not rated

RIDE TO FREEDOM: THE ROSA PARKS STORY is a well-produced television movie starring Angela Bassett as Parks which shows that the woman who is famous for inciting the civil rights movement for not moving from her seat on a bus was motivated…

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10

MOTHER TERESA: NO GREATER LOVE

Family Documentary · Not Rated

MOTHER TERESA: NO GREATER LOVE is a Fathom Events documentary. It showcases Catholic charities for “the poorest of the poor” started and inspired by Mother Teresa. Interspersed with visits to some of these charities around the world is a narrative about Mother…

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