Misandrists (2017) - The
LaBruce uses the film as a "plea for female solidarity" that transcends biological determinism, advocating for a feminism inclusive of all women regardless of their gender assigned at birth. The Threat of the "Oppressed Becoming Oppressor"
Ultimately, The Misandrists functions as both a salute to the kinetic power of collective action and a warning against the narrowness of exclusionary politics. It remains a polarizing entry in LaBruce’s filmography, utilizing a "dread carnival" aesthetic to force audiences to confront the messy intersection of gender, revolution, and identity. 'The Misandrists' Review - Santa Fe Reporter The Misandrists (2017)
A trans enlistee within the FLA forces the group to broaden their narrow "essentialist praxis". LaBruce uses the film as a "plea for
Critics from Film Inquiry and itp Global Film note that the film's graphic sexual and surgical content—including a detailed reconstructive surgery sequence—serves to shock and provoke discussions on bodily autonomy. 'The Misandrists' Review - Santa Fe Reporter A
The narrative challenges a movement that defines "woman" solely by anatomy.