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Ella Es el Matador (She Is the Matador)

by Gemma Cubero, Celeste Carrasco

Premiere: September 1, 2009

Two women matadors in Spain have a passion for bullfighting and are determined to pursue their dreams. What is it like for women to enter into this male-dominated arena?

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by Jesse Epstein

Premiere: August 18, 2009

Go behind the scenes at the Patina V Mannequin Factory in City of Industry, Calif., where the artistry, craft and marketing that go into creating “the ideal woman of the moment” — in plastic. (7 minutes)

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Chisholm '72

by Shola Lynch

Premiere: February 7, 2005

Chisholm '72 reflects Chisholm’s wit, spirit, and charisma, reminding all Americans of their power as citizens while inspiring some to join the Chisholm Trail and continue fighting "The Good Fight."

Georgie Girl

by Annie Goldson, Peter Wells

Premiere: June 20, 2003

What are the chances that a former prostitute could be elected a Member of the Parliament of New Zealand by a conservative, rural district? What if that person were also a transsexual? The odds may seem daunting, but Georgina Beyer did it.

5 Girls

by Maria Finitzo

Premiere: October 2, 2001

5 Girls presents a real-life portrait of growing up female today through the eyes of five thoughtful and articulate young women. Join Corrie, Toby, Amber, Aisha and Haibinh as they take us on a journey through their teenage years.

True-Hearted Vixens

by Mylène Moreno

Premiere: July 17, 2001

These women want to play professional football. Make that full contact, NFL-style, smash-mouth football.

She Shorts

by Various

Premiere: August 4, 1998

A selection of hypnotically engaging short films by and about women offers vivid and lyrical pictures of joy, endurance and inspiration.

She Shorts: Cuba 15

by Elizabeth Schub

Premiere: August 4, 1998

One of a selection of hypnotically engaging short films by and about women offers vivid and lyrical pictures of joy, endurance and inspiration.

Sacrifice

by Ellen Bruno

Premiere: July 28, 1998

Burmese girls, lured into prostitution with promises of a better life for themselves and their families, give voice to their experiences in this poetic tribute to their struggles for survival.