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The Life and Hard Times of Susie P. Winklepicker

The Life and Hard Times of Susie P. Winklepicker

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Combining Documentary, Black Comedy and Musical genres, this genuine film, done in collaboration with the Women and the Law collective, shows some of the ways in which, during history, states have designed their systems to promote women's economic dependency towards men.

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English

Runtime

35 mins

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08 March 1986

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