Feminist Movie Wednesday: My Big Fat Greek Wedding

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: My Big Fat Greek Wedding

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Jan 17, 2024

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The 2002 film My Big Fat Greek Wedding was a huge hit, and examined themes of gender roles, family, love and of course weddings. We take a look back on the film's impact and the messages that many of us can connect to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jan 17, 2024

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: My Big Fat Greek Wedding

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