This film, six years in the making, tells the story of Helen Reddy, from her arrival in the United States in 1966 to her triumphant performance of I Am Woman at the Women's March in Washington, D.C. in 1989. It is not a documentary and does not claim to be. Therefore, the excellent script by Emma Jensen, focuses on only three periods of time in Helen's life. Tilda Cobham-Hervey glows as Helen Reddy. Her movements, especially in the concert sequences are spot on. Anyone who has ever seen Helen in concert will instantly recognize the gestures of "Angie Baby!" Danielle Macdonald and Evan Peters (as Lillian Roxon and Jeff Wald respectively) turn in powerhouse performances that add character and nuance to the overall treatment in an inspiring and uplifting film. In the telling of the Helen Reddy story, the movie shows us all that believing in ourselves will give us the courage to be strong and invincible.
Review of I Am Woman
