Status Quo? The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada
Feminism has shaped the society we live in. But just how far has it brought us, and how relevant is it today? This feature documentary zeroes in on key concerns such as violence against women, access to abortion, and universal childcare, asking how much progress we have truly made on these issues.
Rich with archival material and powerful contemporary stories, Status Quo? uncovers answers that are provocative and at times shocking. A striking, in-depth documentary that pays homage to Canada’s feminist forerunners and raises important questions about where and how we should move on from here.
Director
Karen Cho
Cho is a filmmaker whose socially-engaged documentaries focus on identity, immigration, and social justice. She directed the award-winning In the Shadow of Gold Mountain, the Gemini-nominated Seeking Refuge, and Big Fight in Little Chinatown, which won the Audience Choice Award at the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM). Her film Status Quo? The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada won Best Documentary at the Whistler Film Festival.
Writer
Karen Cho
Producer
Ravida Din
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Discrimination, Female Filmmaker, History, Social Justice & Politics
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
