Feminist Media?
I am a GWSS major and because of that I think I have seen a handful of feminist films throughout college. With that said, it is still hard for me to define exactly what makes feminist films feminist? I think a large part of it is if the filmmakers themselves considering themselves feminist followed by the direction of the film. If the film is made as a part of social activism or with the idea of creating a real image in society more known to the world, perhaps that is what makes them feminist. Specific issues involved with sex, gender, race, and class that are displayed in films could also be considered feminist. I think it depends on how a film is looked at, what audiences are watching it, and who makes the film. I think it would/ could make a difference if the filmmaker says they are feminist for a couple of reasons. If they say this, society will place them in that category and perhaps think about the events of the film. The audience may decide to or not to watch the film because of the "status" of the filmmaker/film.