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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Circle of Frie...

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On this Whimsical Wednesday, we revisit a formative film from Samantha's childhood, the 1995 coming of age film Circle of Friends that follows a group of teenagers in the 1950s Ireland as they navigate friendships and relationships. We chat about crushes, religion, sex, family pressure and insecurity. Bonus points for numerous cameos.

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