Nice Girls Don't Ask
Released just last year. Nice Girls Don't Ask is a documentary film. directed by Jan Krawitz. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In the 1950s, thousands of “social guidance” films were shown to shape behavior according to traditional gender norms. “Nice Girls Don’t Ask” excavates footage from vintage educational films to cast a subversive but humorous lens on the proffered rules and expectations. What was the cost of this behavioral straitjacket for a generation of women? Is the pendulum creeping back?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nice Girls Don't Ask about?
In the 1950s, thousands of “social guidance” films were shown to shape behavior according to traditional gender norms. “Nice Girls Don’t Ask” excavates footage from vintage educational fi...
Who directed Nice Girls Don't Ask?
Nice Girls Don't Ask was directed by Jan Krawitz.
How long is Nice Girls Don't Ask?
Nice Girls Don't Ask has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Nice Girls Don't Ask released?
Nice Girls Don't Ask was released on May 25, 2025 in theaters.