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All Women Have Periods

Name: All Women Have Periods
Director: Carla Brandberg
Released: 1979
Duration: 8 min

Representation Score

6.4/10

Good

1979

Director

Carla Brandberg

Runtime

8 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This documentary serves as an educational tool that combines reproductive health with neurodivergence. By focusing on a domestic setting, it emphasizes practical life skills and the lived experiences of families dealing with developmental disabilities. The film challenges traditional social stigmas and promotes empowerment and independence for its subjects. However, it lacks information on racial and LGBTQ+ representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does All Women Have Periods have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships.

How does All Women Have Periods portray gender?

Good

The documentary highlights the female experience and emphasizes bodily autonomy, particularly through discussions about menstruation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is All Women Have Periods?

Minimal

The provided information does not specify the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. No assessment can be made regarding this category.

How does All Women Have Periods represent religion and culture?

Good

The film addresses taboo biological topics in a practical manner, avoiding moralistic or religious framing.

Does All Women Have Periods include disability representation?

Excellent

The narrative centers on a character with Down syndrome, giving her a significant role in managing her physical development.

Present on Screen

Gives a character with Down syndrome a significant role in driving the story in managing her physical development.
Treats menstruation as a practical necessity rather than a taboo, challenging social stigmas.
Empowers female-centric knowledge and bodily autonomy through instructional content.

Limited or Absent

Does not provide information on racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
Does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships.

Official Synopsis

The purpose of this film isn't entirely known but I suspect it's targeted at the parents with a mentally disabled child who want to educate her about menstruation. It shows what's likely a real family in which the youngest girl has down syndrome discussing periods and the older sister demonstrating the correct use of a pad.

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