Fake Film History Demeans the Education of Young Women
Helping girls grow into strong women must be built on truth, not lies. Tonight, many will watch the Academy Awards. I thought it appropriate to write about the movies and their effect on young women.
Public schools should be places that encourage all students to be good at sports, mathematics, engineering, at being the President of the United States, or anything they choose. Teachers rely on books and film to provide realistic instruction. It’s critical to reference history correctly.
Because films are such a part of our culture, the movie industry should not create false narratives about women, no matter how well-meaning. I don’t know if this movie is up for any Oscars, or if it is eligible for an award. But it highlights the point I want to make about film.
The Aeronauts is an exciting movie. It’s cringe-worthy if you have acrophobia, but it’s based on real historical events. The filming is spectacular, and I recommend it, but it is important to know a glaring untruth.
The movie is about James Glaisher, an early meteorologist who believed you could predict weather. His courageous copilot is Amelia Wren. Wren steals the show with her courageous heart-stopping feats that include climbing to the top of an icy hot air CONTINUE READING: Fake Film History Demeans the Education of Young Women