Where to watch Waves (2022)

Story

Following a personal loss, filmmaker Mike Hoolboom crafts a series of portraits celebrating influential women who shaped culture and society. The documentary explores the lives of scientists, poets, and activists who challenged conventional thinking and pioneered alternative ways of living and organising communities. Through their stories, the film examines feminist resistance and reimagines leadership beyond traditional models, drawing from movements spanning experimental music to ecological activism.

Why watch

• Explores lesser-known stories of women who drove social and cultural change
• Directed by Mike Hoolboom with an experimental documentary approach
• Compact 63-minute format focusing on activism, science, and art

Good for: Viewers interested in documentaries about feminist history, activism, and unconventional social movements; certificate status unknown, so check before watching with family.