Did “Maid”, available on Netflix, mess you up? We understand you. If you are looking for such a touching series inspired by a true story, the platform has other wonderful things to offer.
Maid is one of Netflix’s hit series because its subject, the psychological and economic violence suffered by a mother, is very concerning. We talked to you about this some time ago. The Netflix series, starring Margaret Qualley and Andy Macdowell, deserves your full attention. If the theme is serious, Maid is infinitely sweet. This success is also due to its casting, of course, but also to its production and to this feminine gaze that explores (all) violence against women.
You too, after you finish Maid did you feel like emptied? We understand you. At the end of the day, we liked the series so much that we tried to find other programs on Netflix, inspired by true stories, where the female gaze is in the spotlight. And, casually, there is a bunch of them. In order to sort things out, we have selected exactly three series. Each portrays women who really existed and who had to face patriarchy despite the oppressions and sexism they suffered. It is often poignant, but also incredibly inspiring and sweet as feminine emancipation is transcribed with talent.
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“Unbelievable” on Netflix: The Chilling Tale of a Rape Victim
In 2019 came out unbelievable on Netflix. The series, based on a true story, therefore, follows the complaint process of an 18-year-old woman who was raped at her home in the middle of the night. His testimony is regularly questioned. Then, the pressure of the police forces her to admit that she has not been raped, although it is the opposite. Throughout the series, she will try to rebuild herself on her own. Left to herself and no longer having much support from those close to her, the young girl sees her life crumble. unbelievable sheds light on the voices of victims of sexual violence. A mini series available on Netflix!
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“Self made: after the life of JC Wakler”: an Afro-feminist icon
In this Netflix series, Octavia Spencer is Madam CJ Walker. A woman who built herself. After facing many barriers during her life, she ended up becoming a millionaire with her beauty products tailored for African American women at a time when many of them struggled to maintain their hair. Self made: after the life of JC Wakler contains four episodes. As much to say to you that in a weekend, you will have them binge watcher.
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“Unorthodox”: the story of Deborah Feldman on Netflix
In this hit Netflix series, we explore the desires of emancipation of a young woman of ultra-Orthodox Jewish faith. With a passport and nothing else, she decides to leave New York to live her life as a free woman in Berlin. The series is adapted from the book Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots which tells the true story of Deborah Feldman. A must see !