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]] The Color Purple (1985) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by Joy-Mari on 2010-06-28 08:43:02.

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Joy-Mari said:
Celie and Shug talk about all sorts of stuff.
Message posted on 2010-06-28 08:43:02
Byrdie said:
The most noteworthy Celie and Shug scene I remember produces the title of the film in which they discuss nature and God. Granted, they're referring to God as male - but I think that I could be debated for the purposes of the test.

Also, early in the film you see Celie being taught to read by her sister, Nettie; and their parting.
Message posted on 2014-03-14 16:54:23
Latasha said:
The main characters in this movie are all female. You don't really hear the male characters talk about their experiences, but come to understand them through the way they interact with the main (female) characters.
Message posted on 2016-10-01 06:08:32

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