Passionate Politics: The Life & Work of Charlotte Bunch

This film tells the story of Charlotte Bunch, from idealistic young civil rights organizer to lesbian activist, to internationally-recognized leader of a campaign to put women’s rights on the global human rights agenda.

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Inspiring documentary that powerfully illuminates how transformation happens when people work collectively. It reminds us that integrity, commitment and passion must be at the core of our feminist work for social justice. This film is a great teaching tool that can be used globally.
Lydia AlpizarExecutive Director, Association of Women's Rights in Development

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To my delight I recently watched PASSIONATE POLITICS — an inspiring story that will spark action. It focuses on the ever-brilliant and committed Charlotte Bunch, and includes wonderful footage of women's social change movements in various parts of the world.
Mary E. HuntPh.D. Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER)

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Extraordinary documentary! Charlotte Bunch—outspoken lesbian feminist trailblazer, charismatic builder of bridges, founding mother of a whole generation of transnational feminist activists, and author of the transformative concept that Women’s Rights are Human Rights—is the film’s riveting centerpiece.
Rosalind PetcheskyDistinguished Professor of Political Science, Hunter College and the Graduate Center, CUNY

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PASSIONATE POLITICS beautifully intertwines Charlotte Bunch’s personal and public persona, exemplifying the leadership that lesbians have always played within many movements including the women's, sexual and human rights movements. In a powerful and poetic way, PASSIONATE POLITICS captures the wholeness of Charlotte Bunch and erases the invisibility of lesbian leadership in feminist and social justice work.
Katherine AceyExecutive Director Emeritus, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice

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Inspirational! This film explores the history of feminism through the political career of an activist from New Mexico and powerfully documents Charlotte’s lifelong dedication to liberation and social justice, embraced and valued by women across the globe.
Amina Mama, Phd.Editor of Feminist Africa, Director, Women & Gender Studies, University of California, Davis

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PASSIONATE POLITICS brilliantly captures Charlotte Bunch's immense integrity, incisive intelligence and tireless advocacy for gender equality and human rights.
Widney BrownSenior Director, International Law and Policy Amnesty International - International Secretariat

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PASSIONATE POLITICS is a riveting, thoughtful, touching story of a life well live an invaluable primer on how to use the passion for justice as a driving force for the politics of change.
Mahnaz AfkhamiFounder and President, Women's Learning Partnership

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PASSIONATE POLITICS tells the story of Charlotte Bunch, from idealistic young civil rights organizer to lesbian activist, to internationally-recognized leader of a campaign to put women’s rights on the global human rights agenda. Charlotte has been both a product and creator of her times: every chapter in her life is a chapter in the story of modern feminist activism, from its roots in the 1960’s struggles for social justice to international campaigns against gender-based violence today.