Suffragette

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The work Suffragette represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Lewisville Public Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Moving Image, Visual Materials.

The Resource Suffragette

Statement of responsibility: Focus Features, Pathé, Film4 and BFI present in association with Ingenious Media ; with the participation of Canal + and Ciné + ; a Ruby Films production ; directed by Sarah Gavron ; written by Abi Morgan ; produced by Alison Owen and Faye Ward

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Summary: Inspired by true events, a moving drama exploring the passion and heartbreak of the women who risked everything in their fight for equality in early 20th century Britain. The story centers on Maud, a working wife and mother whose life is forever changed when she is secretly recruited to join the U.K.'s growing suffragette movement. Galvanized by the outlaw fugitive Emmeline Pankhurst, Maud becomes an activist for the cause alongside women from all walks of life

Credits note: Director of photography, Edu Grau ; editor, Barney Pilling ; music, Alexandre Desplat

Intended audience: MPAA rating: PG-13; for some intense violence, thematic elements, brief strong language and partial nudity

Language note: English or dubbed French soundtrack; optional subtitles in Spanish or French; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)

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PerformerNote: Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Gleeson, Anne Marie Duff, Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, Meryl Streep

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