Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The 1970s ushered in a bold new era for women in American cinema — a time when the screen turned inward, exploring female identity with an intensity and intimacy rarely seen before. These films share a commitment to emotional realism, portraying women grappling with love, autonomy, and existential unrest. Through performances brimming with vulnerability, these characters come to life, embodying the complicated spirit of the era and redefining what it means to be a woman on screen.
July 2 – August 30, 2025
AFS Cinema
austinfilm.org/series/essential-cinema-on-our-way-to-where-women-of-70s-cinema
The 1970s ushered in a bold new era for women in American cinema — a time when the screen turned inward, exploring female identity with an intensity and intimacy rarely seen before. These films share a commitment to emotional realism, portraying women grappling with love, autonomy, and existential unrest. Through performances brimming with vulnerability, these characters come to life, embodying the complicated spirit of the era and redefining what it means to be a woman on screen.
July 2 – August 30, 2025
AFS Cinema
austinfilm.org/series/essential-cinema-on-our-way-to-where-women-of-70s-cinema
