'I Am Woman': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Helen Reddy biopic starring Tilda Cobham-Hervey
'I Am Woman' is a biopic on the musician and singer Helen Reddy who took the world by storm with her iconic 1971 song of the same title, which catapulted her fame as a feminist icon. The biopic first debuted in 2019 at the Toronto International Film Festival. This production is a tribute and ode to the movement that surrounded the song and the singer. Here is all you need to know of its upcoming release.
Release date
'I Am Woman' premieres on September 11, 2020.
Plot
'I Am Woman' is an Australian biopic that chronicles the life of feminist icon and singer Helen Reddy. Arriving in New York City from Australia with her young daughter and just over $200 dollars, Reddy became a huge star during her time with hit singles and a part of the feminist movement in the 1970s. The film also delves into her relationship with the author of Lillian Roxon's Rock Encyclopedia named Roxon and her manager Wald who was known to manage other big names such as Sylvester Stallone.
Cast
Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Helen Reddy
Cobham Hervey is known for her roles as Sally in 'Hotel Mumbai' (2018), Billie in '52 Tuesdays' (2013), Grace in 'One-Eyed Girl' (2013), and Actress in 'A Field Guide to Being a 12 year old' (2017). Her recent works include 'The Suitor' (2017), 'F**king Adelaide' (2017), 'Burn' (2019), and 'Lone Wolf' (2020).
The rest of the cast includes Evan Peters, Danielle Macdonald as Lilian Roxon, Matty Cardarople as Roy Meyer, Dusty Sorg as Dany Cornelius, Gus Murray as Paul Rankine, and many more.
Creators
The biopic is directed by Unjoo Moon and written by Emma Jensen. Kylie Du Fresne and Ben Grant serve as executive producers.
Trailer
The trailer shows Reddy's first days in New York with Tilda Cobham-Hervey playing the singer's role flawlessly. It's a joyous and tumultuous story that many would be drawn to, especially in our current world with feminists are trying to get their voices heard. Her rise to stardom was an impressive one, not to mention her name and song 'I am Woman' becoming an anthem for many was even more of an alluring rise to fame.
Where to watch
Catch 'I Am Woman' on September 11, 2020, on-demand and for rent.
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