Suffragette (2015)

Suffragette is a tough-to-bear historical drama about the struggle for woman to gain basic rights during the early movements occurring in Britain. The film follows a small group of downtrodden ladies who endure horrendous work conditions, physical and mental abuse, denigration and ostracism by the males in power over them as they at first peacefully-then increasingly more actively and violently-challenge the status quo until a sacrifice of one of their number brings worldwide attention to the plight. Actresses Carey Mulligan, Meryl Streep, and Helena Bonham Carter lead a great cast in bringing the period to life in a visceral way! Sets, costumes, good cinematography and writing go a long way towards making the movie memorable. While this might be considered in some circles a "chic flick", it's a human drama about the early Right's Movement. Watch with caution, but watch.

Erik M.