Bechdel Test Movie List

/bech·del test/ n.
1. It has to have at least two [named] women in it
2. Who talk to each other
3. About something besides a man

[[3]] Tales from the Catholic Church of Elvis! (2009) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by Mercy Malick on 2016-04-14 07:33:25.

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Mercy Malick said:
I co-wrote & co-directed this movie, & it was of paramount importance to me to achieve gender parity in both writing & casting. Of the 14 principal roles, 7 are female & 7 are male. Of the 26 bit parts, 13 are female & 13 are male. The film follows the life of a young girl from early childhood through high school, & the character is completely unconcerned with anything relating to boys or men, with the exception of one scene taking place in her teens when an elderly man sexually harasses her. There are several scenes taking place exclusively between her & her mother (in which no males are discussed); a long scene involving her, two female friends, & a nun; another scene between her & a different nun; a lengthy scene between her & a female coworker (no males discussed); & several scenes involving her caring for her dying aunt. It is my fondest hope that young women & girls see & are inspired by this story.
Message posted on 2016-04-14 07:33:25

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