What's the Word? Women Warriors
Series: What' s the Word? - A series of half-hour programs to celebrate Women's History Month in March
From: Modern Language Association
Length: 00:29:52
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From the Greek goddess Athena to the classic comic book character Zena and from Joan of Arc to GI Jane, history, mythology, and contemporary literature and film offer many images of women warriors. Susan Crane takes us back to the Middle Ages with a look at Joan of Arc and the transcripts of her trial for heresy; Shirley Geok-lin Lim talks about Maxine Hong Kingston's book _The Woman Warrior_; and Yvonne Tasker explores the portrayal of a female naval officer in Ridley Scott's 1997 film, _GI Jane_. Fifteen- and thirty-second promos available. If you are interested in this, see our pieces at: http://prx.org/pieces/16877 What's the Word? Elizabeth I and Victoria http://prx.org/pieces/16919 What's the Word? Pride and Prejudice http://prx.org/pieces/16838 What's the Word? Medieval Women http://prx.org/pieces/17295 What's the Word? Women Public Intellectuals
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Review of What's the Word? Women Warriors
Bravo!
Provocative and intriguing documentary on various women warriors -- real or fiction characters. Each story flows effortless into each other.
We're first introduced to Joan of Arc, a woman many learned about in history courses but there is far more depth to this story than we were ever told. The story moves well and holds your attention.
We're next introduced to Fa Mulan, who is a revered woman warrior in ancient China. Beautifully told by Shirley Geok-lin Lim. Pure poetry. There is a richness of characterization. It made me want to revisit Maxine Kong Kingston's book.
Finally, we're introduced to G.I. Jane. As with the other two, this story moves beyond the book and movie versions.
This documentary is not too long, it is of perfect length and is a model for other historical pieces... the right narration, clear sound bites and appropriately placed music.
I listened to this documentary countless times simply because I learned somethiing new each time.