Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print
An archival portrait of Ms. magazine as both a publication and a catalyst for feminist cultural change.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- reflective
- urgent
- inspiring
- history study
- documentary night
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the documentary as an engaging and important account of Ms. magazine's cultural legacy, strengthened by its archival depth and firsthand voices.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film traces the legacy of Ms. magazine through its influential covers, editors, and cultural interventions.
Iconic Ms. magazine covers provide the central entry points for archival footage and interviews.
Never-before-seen archival footage and testimony from key Ms. figures expand the public record of women's liberation.
The magazine's editorial legacy is considered through its covers, journalism, and influence on feminist discourse.
Films like Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print, and why
RBG
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The Janes
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This Changes Everything
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Movie Details
- Directors
- Alice Gu, Cecilia Aldarondo, Salima Koroma
- Release Date
- 2025-06-10
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (7)
Cast
- Gloria Steinem
- Patricia Carbine
- Letty Cottin Pogrebin
- Lindsy Van Gelder
- Marcia Ann Gillespie
- Suzanne Braun Levine
- Lisa Coleman
- Michele Wallace
- Alan Alda
- Annie Sprinkle
Common questions
- What is Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print about?
- An archival portrait of Ms. magazine as both a publication and a catalyst for feminist cultural change.
- What is Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print.
- What did critics think of Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print?
- Critics broadly regard the documentary as an engaging and important account of Ms. magazine's cultural legacy, strengthened by its archival depth and firsthand voices.
- Which films are like Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print?
- Films with a similar feel include RBG, The Janes, and This Changes Everything.
- How long is Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print?
- Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print runs 110 minutes.
