Review of Seeing Allred (2018) by Eve E — 18 Feb 2018

This movie kept me up last night way beyond my bedtime. I simply could not peel myself away. It's absolutely fantastic.

Being a dyed-in-the-wool documentary junkie I deeply appreciated the style of the filmmaking. Between that and the subject matter I found myself captivated, moved, fascinated and awe-struck.

I love the way the filmmakers did their best to show the depth and complexity of not just Allred herself, but also the personal, political and social environment that Allred had evolved out of, worked to change, struggled bravely to face. I wish I had a greater capacity to describe what this movie stirred inside me, both emotionally and intellectually. I can think of several scenes that were particularly poignant.

For anyone with a mind and heart impassioned about--or even merely interested in--social justice, activism, gender equality, freedom of speech and the courage to try to make a difference, this movie will inspire you on a number of different levels.