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    Kung Fu Feminism

    Women in film are often portrayed as damsels in distress. Even in the films with strong badass women, oftentimes they end up being saved by their male counterparts or partners. Not so in many of the classic Shaw Brothers kung fu films. The legendary studios recognized that feminism = equality, and equality = badass lady warriors. Here are ten of our favorite feminist kung fu films.

    Come Drink With Me

    Executioners From Shaolin

    The One Armed Swordsman

    14 Amazons

    Best, baddest, ladies of kung fu

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