Women’s History Month is a yearly celebration in March that commemorates and recognizes women’s experiences, accomplishments, and contributions throughout history. Now is the moment to draw attention to women’s sometimes underappreciated contributions to developing nations, civilizations, politics, the arts, sciences, and every other field of human effort. Here is a list of movies that honor and celebrate women.

‘Selena’ (1997) 

Jennifer Lopez plays the late Selena Quintanilla, a biographical drama about a Mexican-American woman born into a musical family in Texas. As soon as he discovers his little daughter has potential, her father, Abraham, played by Edward James Olmos, takes her to modest play places. After achieving fame, she develops feelings for her guitarist, Chris Perez, played by Jon Seda, which infuriates her father. Selena started work on an English-language album in an attempt to become a celebrity, but she would sadly never finish it.

‘Erin Brockovich’ (2000)

Julia Roberts portrays Erin Brockovich, a lady in a difficult situation. After she is not at fault in a car accident, Erin begs her lawyer, Ed Masry, played by Albert Finney, to take her on at his legal practice. Erin discovers some medical records kept in real estate files. She persuades Ed to let her investigate, and when she does, she finds evidence of a local community’s water contamination cover-up, which is inflicting deadly diseases among the population.

‘Hidden Figures’ (2016)

The movie explores the minds behind one of the most important historical operations—the astronaut John Glenn’s orbital launch. Three notable African-American women worked at NASA: Janelle Monáe’s Mary Jackson, Taraji P. Henson’s portrayal of Katherine Johnson, and Octavia Spencer’s portrayal of Dorothy Vaughan. This fantastic feat inspired people worldwide restored national confidence, and changed the course of the Space Race. Say it with me: black girl magic. Their tale was well-received for many years before the 2016 film adaptation. The movie motivates Many young Black girls to give up and go for the stars.

‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ (2022)

The film follows the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the finest female R&B pop vocalists of all time, who are joyfully, emotionally, and heartbreakingly celebrated. Her journey from obscurity to musical supersuccess is chronicled. Naomi Ackie plays Whitney Houston, and Ashton Sanders plays Bobby Brown in this stunning biopic.

‘Jackie’ (2016)

Jackie Kennedy’s (played by Natalie Portman) life is utterly destroyed following her husband’s murder. Sickened and inconsolable, she has to face the unthinkable for the next week: comforting their two little children, leaving the house she lovingly rebuilt, and organizing her husband’s burial. Jackie immediately understands that her husband’s legacy and her own will be defined during the following seven days.

‘Battle of the Sexes’ (2017)

The tennis match between Bobby Riggs, played by Steve Carell, and Billie Jean King, played by Emma Stone in 1973, became the all-time most-viewed sporting event on television. Encased in the spotlight, King and Riggs represented opposing viewpoints in a binary dispute; nevertheless, they were engaged in more intricate and private struggles away from the court. While Riggs staked his legacy and reputation to recapture the glory of his past, the private King was also dealing with her sexuality, with her spouse pressuring her to fight for equal pay.

‘What’s Love Got to Do with It’ (1993)

Inspired by the life of the iconic soul singer Tina Turner, played by Angela Bassett, who was born Anna Mae Bullock, finds her passion for singing in her church choir in Tennessee. She relocates to St. Louis to further her career, where she meets the gregarious Ike Turner, played by Laurence Fishburne, who gives her the new name Tina and pledges to support her in her endeavors. Ike and Tina exploded on the charts as a musical duo. But when his physical violence escalates, Tina is forced to decide whether or not to leave Ike and go it alone.

‘Frida’ (2002)

This striking biographical film, set in Mexico City, is about the daring and contentious life of Frida Kahlo. It follows her turbulent lifetime connection with her tutor and her extramarital encounters with Trotsky and other women. We see a hard-drinking, passionate lady of the early 1900s who won Salma Hayek an Oscar nomination as we examine her progressive artistic, political, and sexual beliefs.

‘Women King’ (2022)

A troop of all-female warriors known for their prowess and ferocity defend the African kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s, something the rest of the world has never seen. Gen. Nanisca, played by Viola Davis, prepares the upcoming recruit class to combat a foreign foe bent on destroying their way of life after realizing a new threat. The film also stars Lashana Lynch, Thuso Mbedu, John Boyega, and Lupita Nyong’o.

‘Confirmation’ (2016)

Confirmation is a made-for-television film with a captivating cast that would work well on whatever screen size. Kerry Washington plays Anita Hill, a law professor whose narrative of sexual harassment is worth revisiting in light of the #MeToo movement. The video follows he said/she said between Judge Clarence Thomas, played by Wendell Pierce, and the lady he reportedly harassed for several years, delving into one of history’s watershed moments.

‘On the Basis of Sex’ (2018)

Felicity Jones plays Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a hard-working lawyer and recent mother who encounters many challenges in her quest for equal rights. Ruth realizes that taking on a landmark tax case alongside her husband, lawyer Martin Ginsburg, played by Armie Hammer, can potentially transform both the course of her professional life and the legal community’s perception of gender discrimination.

‘Shirley’ 2024 

The American biographical drama Shirley, written and directed by John Ridley, was released on March 15th, 2024. It depicts the 1972 presidential campaign of Shirley Chisholm, played by Regina King, who had previously become the first Black woman elected to the US Congress.

Women’s History Month is a significant occasion to consider and honor the innumerable ways that women have impacted society. It serves as a timely reminder of the hardships and victories faced by women throughout history and a chance to draw attention to current initiatives aimed at empowering and achieving gender equality. By recognizing the essential contributions women have made to the development of our society, we respect their legacy and encourage the next generations to carry on the struggle for justice and equality for everyone.