WISE WOMEN - WHY MENOPAUSE MATTERS
Tells the story of human evolution through the lens of menopause.
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- Official Website
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Why Menopause Matters
Overview
- Genre
- Anthropology, Minorities, Human Interest, Human Rights, and Contemporary Issues
- Synopsis
This new documentary explores the fundamental questions of why we have menopause in humans and its role in our evolution. Turns out that menopause made us and The Wise Women Hypothesis shows how. Then a misunderstanding changed everything 10,000 years ago and the patriarchy rose. Wife and husband team are joined by comedian and activist Margaret Cho to investigate and uncover this surprising story by talking with doctors, anthropologists, scientists and authors to unravel the mystery.
Oscar winning producer Jonathan Sanger keeps us focused and Geena
Davis Institute CEO Madeline Di Nonno, Will Nix and John Golden, work to make sure we amplify the impact of the project.- Stage
- in post-production
- Running time
- 85 minutes
Credits
- Christopher Henze ... Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
- Margaret Cho ... Executive Producer
- Madeline Di Nonno ... Executive Producer
- Jonathan Sanger ... Producer
- Will Nix ... Executive Producer
Production Details
- Prod. Co.
- Dopheia Productions
- Country
- United States
- Years of Production
- 2016-2025
- Locations
- New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, England.
Distribution Details
- Festivals
- Sundance Impact Lounge
- Language
- English
Photos
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