The Glorias

The Glorias is a 2020 American biographical film directed and produced by Julie Taymor, from a screenplay by Taymor and Sarah Ruhl. It is based upon My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem. It stars Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander portraying Steinem from ages 20 to 40. Bette Midler, Janelle Monáe, Timothy Hutton and Lorraine Toussaint also star.

The Glorias
Directed byJulie Taymor
Produced by
  • Julie Taymor
  • Lynn Hendee
  • Alex Saks
Screenplay by
Based onMy Life on the Road
by Gloria Steinem
Starring
Music byElliot Goldenthal
CinematographyRodrigo Prieto
Edited bySabine Hoffman
Production
company
Distributed by
Release date
  • January 26, 2020 (2020-01-26) (Sundance)
  • September 25, 2020 (2020-09-25) (United States)
Running time
139 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20 million[2]

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2020. It is scheduled to release to theatres on September 25, 2020.[3]

Cast

Production

It was announced in October 2018 that a biopic of the activist Gloria Steinem was in production, with Julie Taymor directing along with co-writing the screenplay. Three actresses will be playing Steinem at various points in her life, with Alicia Vikander cast to play her from ages 20–40, and Julianne Moore playing her beyond 40.[4] Bette Midler was cast later that month.[5] Lulu Wilson was cast in November.[6] In December, Janelle Monáe was cast to play Dorothy Pitman Hughes.[7] In January 2019, it was announced Timothy Hutton and Lorraine Toussaint had joined the cast of the film.[8][9]

Filming began in January 2019 in Savannah, Georgia.[10][11]

Release

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2020.[12] Shortly after, Roadside Attractions and LD Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film.[13]

Critical reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 73% based on 15 reviews, with an average rating of 5.58/10.[14] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 69 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[15]

References
  1. "The Glorias". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  2. Donnelly, Matt (January 22, 2020). "Julie Taymor on Tweaking the Biopic Format With Gloria Steinem Tale 'The Glorias'". Variety. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  3. "Christine Lahti on Playing Steinem in 'Gloria: A Life'". AARP. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  4. Fleming, Mike, Jr. (October 4, 2018). "Gloria Steinem Gets Second Oscar Winner To Play Her In Julie Taymor Pic: Alicia Vikander In Talks To Join Julianne Moore".
  5. Wiseman, Andreas (November 1, 2018). "Bette Midler Set To Join Julie Taymor's Gloria Steinem Movie; Steinem & Taymor Check In For Buzzy AFM Buyers Session".
  6. N'Duka, Amanda (November 13, 2018). "'The Glorias: A Life On The Road': Lulu Wilson To Play Young Gloria Steinem".
  7. N'Duka, Amanda (December 10, 2018). "Janelle Monáe Joins Gloria Steinem Biopic 'The Glorias: A Life On The Road'".
  8. D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 17, 2019). "Timothy Hutton Joins Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander In Gloria Steinem Biopic 'The Glorias: A Life On The Road'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  9. N'Duka, Amanda (January 23, 2019). "Lorraine Toussaint To Portray Activist Flo Kennedy In Gloria Steinem Biopic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  10. "Feature Films: 'The Glorias: A Life on the Road' | Backstage". www.backstage.com.
  11. "Casting call for extras in film starring Julianne Moore, Bette Midler, Timothy Hutton". January 10, 2019.
  12. Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  13. Hipes, Patrick (February 13, 2020). "'The Glorias' Acquired By 'Judy' Team Of LD Entertainment And Roadside, Will Get Awards-Season Release Ahead Of Election". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  14. "The Glorias (2020)". Retrieved May 1, 2020 – via www.rottentomatoes.com.
  15. "The Glorias Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
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