Bergman’s Female Characters
When I first viewed Ingmar Bergman’s THE SEVENTH SEAL, I knew I had discovered one of my favorite filmmakers. Now, working … Continue reading Bergman’s Female Characters
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Mourning
The first thing it makes space for is sorrow. As the rage and terror ebb away, the grief can overwhelm … Continue reading Mourning
The Discovery of No
I was 25, and I had just learned it was possible to say no. And just like a giddy two-year-old, … Continue reading The Discovery of No
The End of Family
The last time I saw my father was in Austin, Texas. I was 25. My brother and I flew down … Continue reading The End of Family
Becoming an Abuser
I wince at the images of female strength and power in the media. Women in armor swinging automatic weapons over … Continue reading Becoming an Abuser
The Return
A sea-change had come over my parents’ house. The walls were still the same ice-blue. The kitchen where my father … Continue reading The Return
And Then, Poverty
In 2016, one out of eight women age 18 and older lived in poverty. Currently, millions of women in the … Continue reading And Then, Poverty
