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]] West Side Story (1961) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by mixtapemontage on 2011-07-20 17:58:52.

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Lucia disagreed with the rating and said:
I don't think this movie passes the test. Anita and Maria talk about men in all of their conversations, and they are the only females with lines.
Message posted on 2020-01-07 16:31:54
Anon said:
@Lucia "America" seems to pass no. 3
Message posted on 2020-06-08 14:18:44
Lily said:
@Lucia the song "America" causes the film/musical to pass the Bechdel test. You could also argue that the first time we see Maria when she and her sister Anita argue about Maria's dress causes the movie to pass the Bechdel test since the conversation relies upon Maria thinking she is too mature for a white dress
Message posted on 2021-02-27 20:41:07

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