Reign of Superwomen
2021
Documentaries
Pop Culture & Celebrities

Reign of Superwomen

: Tracking 80 years of female superheroes -- from Miss Fury to Captain Marvel -- this French documentary explores these characters' indelible impact.

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Reign of Superwomen

Genres

Documentaries, Pop Culture & Celebrities

Release Year

2021

Rating Information

TV-MA

About This Movie

An illuminating look back through 80 years of comic book history, this French documentary spotlights super-powered women through the ages. While many early heroines were depicted as sidekicks, today's audiences have grown to expect characters that better reflect reality. Hearing from comic book artists, academics and cosplayers in France, Italy and the U.S., Reign of the Superwomen (Le règne des super-héroïnes) explores the move toward more diverse and inclusive characters, a progression that has also been marked by sexist backsteps. Filled with surprising details and little-known facts, the film reveals the origins and evolution of iconic female superheroes and supervillains alike, including Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Harley Quinn, Storm, Poison Ivy, Captain Marvel and many more.

Cast and Crew

Reign of Superwomen

Genres

Documentaries, Pop Culture & Celebrities

Release Year

2021

Rating Information

TV-MA

About This Movie

An illuminating look back through 80 years of comic book history, this French documentary spotlights super-powered women through the ages. While many early heroines were depicted as sidekicks, today's audiences have grown to expect characters that better reflect reality. Hearing from comic book artists, academics and cosplayers in France, Italy and the U.S., Reign of the Superwomen (Le règne des super-héroïnes) explores the move toward more diverse and inclusive characters, a progression that has also been marked by sexist backsteps. Filled with surprising details and little-known facts, the film reveals the origins and evolution of iconic female superheroes and supervillains alike, including Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Harley Quinn, Storm, Poison Ivy, Captain Marvel and many more.

Cast and Crew

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