The Film: Status Quo: The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada
Canada has a rich history of powerful women who have fought for social justice, but how much progress have we really made? Director Karen Cho captures this rich history of activism along with an unflinching look at both overt and subtler forms of violence that women face every day in this excellent NFB documentary Status Quo? The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada. With some jaw-dropping archival footage and featuring many Vancouver activists in its analysis, the film zeroes in on key concerns such as violence against women, access to abortion, and universal childcare. It asks provocative questions about the systemic issues that continue to put women at risk across the country every day.