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7.5/10 2016 1h 58m Released

A feminist's journey into the Men's Rights Movement

When a feminist filmmaker sets out to document the mysterious and polarizing world of the Men’s Rights Movement, she begins to question her own beliefs. Chronicling Cassie Jaye’s journey exploring an alternate perspective on gender equality, power and privilege.

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Top Cast

Cassie Jaye
Cassie Jaye
Self
Alison Tieman
Alison Tieman
Self
Attila Vinczer
Attila Vinczer
Self
Barbara Smith
Barbara Smith
Self
Ben Evans
Ben Evans
Self
Brian de Matos
Brian de Matos
Self
Carnell Smith
Carnell Smith
Self
Chanty Binx
Chanty Binx
Self
Dan Perrins
Dan Perrins
Self
Darrah De Jour
Darrah De Jour
Self
Darrah Lemontre
Darrah Lemontre
Self
Dean Esmay
Dean Esmay
Self
Erin Pizzey
Erin Pizzey
Self
Fred Hayward
Fred Hayward
Self
Harry Crouch
Harry Crouch
Self
Janice Fiamengo
Janice Fiamengo
Self

Reviews

Simon Foster

"Cassie Jaye’s men, and by association the filmmaker herself, are not serving a greater good or inspiring discourse, but instead fuelling a social divide and dishonouring their respective genders..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2016/12/7/the-red-pill.html

y2kaoz 9/10

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lets get this out of the way. First things first, <i><b>THE BAD</b></i>: It's a shame that Men's Rights have to be validated through the lens of a <i><b>feminist's</b></i> perspective in order to be taken seriously, <i>BUT</i>, at the same time that's the Documentary's strongest point.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Men's voices are not being heard. If a man has a problem he has to…

tmdb15214618 6/10

As a documentary, it's pretty bad; there's little skill involved. As a primer on gender theory beyond feminism, it's alright; it gets the broad strokes right but fumbles the details and muddles the thesis somewhat. If it weren't the only documentary to tackle this topic, I'd rate it lower, but it gets a bonus point for its originality and guts. It's worth a watch if you care about human rights and equality.

tournelhenry 8/10

Opens those subtle issues in the developed society which have always been overlooked First, it was so easy to understand. Interestingly arranged. Also brought up different views of gender rights. But, most importantly, it sheds light on gender discrimination against male. An issue which is always overlooked. It is accompanied with modestly nice graphics for a documentary.

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FAQ about The Red Pill

What is The Red Pill about?
When a feminist filmmaker sets out to document the mysterious and polarizing world of the Men’s Rights Movement, she begins to question her own beliefs. Chronicling Cassie Jaye’s journey exploring an alternate perspective on gender equality, power and privilege.
When was The Red Pill released?
The Red Pill was released in 2016.
What genres does The Red Pill belong to?
The Red Pill is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in The Red Pill?
The cast of The Red Pill includes Cassie Jaye, Alison Tieman, Attila Vinczer, Barbara Smith, Ben Evans.