Apparently, Gloria Steinem is such an iconic figure in American history, she’s too big for just one woman to portray her in the upcoming biopic, aptly titled “The Glorias.” But as seen in the trailer, the use of multiple women in the role of Steinem allows for Julie Taymor to tell the complete story of one of Feminism’s pivotal supporters.
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In “The Glorias,” Taymor utilizes Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Lulu Wilson, and Ryan Keira Armstrong to portray Steinem in crucial moments over the course of her life, telling the full breadth of the political figure’s personal and professional history. For those not familiar with the work of Steinem, she really rose to prominence thanks to her work with Ms. magazine. From there she was at the forefront of the women’s rights movement in the 1960s and the historic 1977 National Women’s Conference.
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Joining Vikander, Moore, Wilson, and Armstrong in the cast are Bette Midler, Janelle Monáe, Lorraine Toussaint, and Kimberly Guerrero. “The Glorias” is directed by Julie Taymor, who co-wrote the script with Sarah Ruhl.
“The Glorias” arrives on Amazon Prime Video on September 30.
Here’s the synopsis:
Journalist, fighter, and feminist Gloria Steinem is an indelible icon known for her world-shaping activism, guidance of the revolutionary women’s movement, and writing that has impacted generations. In this nontraditional biopic, Julie Taymor crafts a complex tapestry of one of the most inspirational and legendary figures of modern history, based on Steinem’s own biographical book ‘My Life on the Road.’ THE GLORIAS (Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Lulu Wilson, Ryan Keira Armstrong) traces Steinem’s influential journey to prominence—from her time in India as a young woman, to the founding of Ms. magazine in New York, to her role in the rise of the women’s rights movement in the 1960s, to the historic 1977 National Women’s Conference and beyond.
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