This year at the Golden Globes, zero women were nominated for Best Director. And it’s not just on stage. Of the 1,200 top-grossing films from 2007 to 2018, only 4.3% were directed by women, according to a new study released by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative.
And the statistics are even worse for women of color. Only five black women, three Asian women, and one Latina directed a film over the last 12 years.
Until we have equality behind and in front of the camera, we will not have real cultural change. That’s why we’re encouraging you to take action and use your wallet to make your voice heard. This week, please take a friend and go see (or buy) a film that is directed by a woman. Check out our list of women-directed movies and share the film you’re seeing this week! Here is a list of women directed films to watch now and this upcoming year. Mark your calendars everyone! Share the movie you’re excited to see with us!
Mary Queen of Scots
Directed by Josie Rourke
Now Playing
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Directed by Marielle Heller
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Destroyer
Directed by Karyn Kusama
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The Nightingale
Directed by Michelle MacLaren
Scheduled Release: January 25, 2019
The Turning
Directed by Floria Sigismondi
Scheduled Release: February 22, 2019
The Rhythm Section
Directed by Reed Morano
Scheduled Release: February 22, 2019
The Kitchen
Directed by Andrea Berloff
Scheduled Release: February 22, 2019
Captain Marvel
Co-Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck
Scheduled Release: March 8, 2019
Charlie’s Angels
Directed by Elizabeth Banks
Scheduled Release: June 7, 2019
Little
Directed by Tina Gordon
Scheduled Release: September 20, 2019
Wonder Woman 1984
Directed by Patty Jenkins
Scheduled Release: November 1, 2019
Frozen 2
Co-Directed by Jennifer Lee
Scheduled Release: November 27, 2019