My Week with Marilyn (2011)
Marilyn Monroe: Actress
Alternative Biopics: Blonde (2022), Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996) and Blonde (2001)
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Poll: Inspirational Women's History Performer Biopics
Each March in the USA, we recognize female achievements during Women's History Month. The highlight of the month-long celebration is International Women's Day on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. The actionable theme for 2022 is "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow." Help create a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination by learning more @ IWD 2022 — Break The Bias and tweet in support on the Twitter hashtag #BreakTheBias. Movie biopics are a great way to honor, educate and celebrate the contributions of great women with the star power they deserve. In honor of these trailblazing women:
Which of these select female performance artists* inspires you the most, or alternatively their biopic? * PERFORMANCE ARTS: Actresses, Dancers, Vaudeville/Theater/Burlesque Performers, Circus Performers, Models, Comediennes, Entertainers, Etc.
Women's History Month Companion Polls Leader Biopics : Trailblazer Biopics : Humanitarian Biopics : Sports Biopics : Writer Biopics : Singer/Musician Biopics : Visual Artist Biopics : Performance Artist Biopics
Make Your Choice
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The Josephine Baker Story (1991)
Josephine Baker: EntertainerAlternative Biopics: Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening (2018)
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Being the Ricardos (2021)
Lucille Ball: Comedienne and ActressAlternative Biopics: Lucy and Desi (2022), Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie (1993) and Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991)
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999)
Dorothy Dandridge: Entertainer -
Walk the Line (2005)
June Carter Cash: Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Dancer, and ComedienneAlternative Biopics: Ring of Fire (2013)
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What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
Tina Turner: Rock Star and Actress -
Judy (2019)
Judy Garland: Singer and ActressAlternative Biopics: Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001)
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Funny Girl (1968)
Fanny Brice: Comedian and Vaudeville PerformerAlternative Biopic: Funny Lady (1975)
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Grace of Monaco (2014)
Grace Kelly: Actress -
The Audrey Hepburn Story (2000)
Audrey Hepburn: ActressAlternative Biopic: Audrey (2020)
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Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words (2015)
Ingrid Bergman: ActressAlternative Biopic: Ingrid (1984)
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Annie Get Your Gun (1950)
Annie Oakley: Buffalo Bill's Wild West MarkswomanAlternative Biopic: Annie Oakley (1935)
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Isadora (1968)
Isadora Duncan: DancerAlternative Biopic: Isadora (1966), The Dancer (2016), and December (????)
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Calamity Jane (1953)
Calamity Jane: Buffalo Bill's Wild West StorytellerAlternative Biopic: Wild Bill (1995)
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Feud (2017)
Bette Davis: Actress -
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something (2002)
Gilda Radner: ComedienneAlternative Biopic: Love, Gilda (2018)
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Evita (1996)
Eva Peron: Singer and ActressAlternative Biopic: Eva Peron: The True Story (1996)
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Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
Griet: Model -
The Girl (2012)
Tippi Hedren: Actress -
The Actress (1953)
Ruth Gordon: Actress and Screenwriter *auto-biographical -
Mommie Dearest (1981)
Joan Crawford: ActressAlternative Biopic: Feud (2017)
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Fighting with My Family (2019)
Saraya "Paige" Bevis: Pro Wrestler and Actress -
Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present (2012)
Marina Abramovic: Performance Artist -
Lola Montès (1955)
Lola Montez: Dancer and Circus PerformerAlternative Biopic: Lola Montes (1944)
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I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955)
Lillian Roth: Broadway Actress -
Center Stage (1991)
Ruan Ling Yu: Actress -
Mahanati (2018)
Savitri: ActressAdded 30 January 2023
