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“Bechdel Test, was named for the comic strip it came from, penned by Alison Bechdel - but Bechdel credits a friend named Liz Wallace, so maybe it really should be called the Liz Wallace Test...? Anyway, the test is much simpler than the name. To pass it your movie must have the following: a) there are at least two named female characters, who b) talk to each other about c) something other than a man.”

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Alison Bechdel
Alison Bechdel

Alison Bechdel is an American cartoonist known for her comic strip 'Bechdel Test'. Her work is celebrated for its emotional depth and humor, exploring themes such as gender, family, and identity. more

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