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]] It (1927) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by Cate Burlington on 2010-07-22 21:25:02.

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Cate Burlington said:
Although the movie is primarily about impoverished Betty Lou's pursuit of wealthy Cyrus, it does give a decent amount of time to Betty Lou's relationship with her roommate Molly. There is a great scene where Betty Lou defends Molly, an unwed mother, against sanctimonious female social workers. The whole conversation is between women, and is about a woman's right & ability to raise her baby.

(There are a few other important female-to-female conversations as well, not just this one.)
Message posted on 2010-07-22 21:25:02

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