Suffragette movie quotes give a fictional version of the true story of the late 19th century women's suffrage movement in a feature film. The historical drama was written by Abi Morgan and directed by Sarah Gavron. Suffragette opened in theaters on October 23, 2015.
In Suffragette, the story of Maud Watts (Carey Mulligan), one of the foot soldiers in the women's suffrage movement in England, is featured. Maud spent her life working laborious jobs during the day while caring for her husband (Ben Whishaw) and son at night and following the laws governing her world, despite not having any say in them. Like many others at the time, Maud grew tired of this and joined together to protest their lack of involvement in the political process.
Along with Emily Davison (Natalie Press) and Edith Ellyn (Helena Bonham Carter), and inspired by the leadership of Emmeline Pankhurst (Meryl Streep), Maud joined the suffrage movement, first through peaceful protests. But when the men in charge (including Brendan Gleeson and Samuel West) fought back, arresting the women and taking away their children, their movement was forced to go underground and become violent. Despite the setbacks, the women only became more intent on seeing their movement through and giving women the right to vote.
Suffragette opened alongside other great fall 2015 films such as The Last Witch Hunter, Bridge of Spies, Goosebumps, and The Martian.
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We Meet Mondays and Thursdays
Violet Miller: We meet Mondays and Thursdays if you're interested.
Maud speaks covertly with Violet, a leader of the women's movement. Violet invites Maud to join their organizational meetings but neither know at the time to what extent Maud will change the movement.
Weaknesses in Their Ranks
Steed: We've identified weaknesses in their ranks. We're hoping one of them will break.
Thinking that what the women are asking for is ridiculous, Steed strategizes on how he and his team can split up the movement before it spreads. They want to find the weak links then exploit them.
Deeds, Not Words
Maud Watts: You a suffragette, Mrs. Ellyn?
Edith Ellyn: I consider myself more of a soldier. As Miss Pankhurts says, it's deeds, not words, that will get us the vote.
Maud meets with Edith, a seasoned activist in the movement. Edith encourages Maud to take action for their cause, rather than sitting back talking about it. It's solid advice that pays off!
Defy This Government!
Emmeline Pankhurst: For 50 years, we have labored peacefully to secure the vote for women. We've been ridiculed, battered and ignored. Fight to secure the vote for women. Defy this government.
Speaking to the women outside her building, Emmeline, the original feminist activist, empowers those in the movement to persevere. The words are cherished and breathe new life into the women right when they need it.
Votes for Women!
Benedict: Women should not exercise judgement in political affairs.
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Steed: If we allow women to vote, it will be the loss of social structure.
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Violet Miller: Votes for women! Fight for women! Votes for women!
Maud witnesses both sides of the fight for women's rights as she walks the streets. The men argue women do not need any voice in politics while women, obviously, disagree.
Punish Those Responsible
Benedict: Punish those responsible, whatever way you can.
Those working against the women go to great lengths to stop the movement. In this case, they remove small children from mothers in an attempt to coerce them to give up their demands.
Never Surrender
Emmeline Pankhurst: Never surrender. Never give up the fight.
In speaking to her troops, Emmeline urges them to fight on for their cause. Persistence will win this battle, she assures them.
We Will Win
Maud Watts: What gave you the right to stand in the middle of the riot and watch women beaten and do nothing? You're a hypocrite.
Steed: I uphold the law.
Maud Watts: That means nothing to me. I've had no say in making the law.
Steed: That's an excuse! That's all we have!
Maud Watts: We break windows. We burn things, cause war's the only language men listen to. Cause you've beaten us and betrayed us and there's nothing else left.
Steed: And there's nothing left but to stop you.
Maud Watts: What are you going to do? Lock us all up? We're in every home. We've half the human race. You can't stop us all.
Steed: You might lose your life before this is over.
Maud Watts: We will win.
Steed tries his best to intimidate Maud into giving up her cause but she isn't budging. She knows that their movement is only growing and it's reaching a point where the men can no longer ignore their demands.
All My Life I've Done What Men Told Me
Maud Watts: All my life I've done what men told me. Well I can't have that anymore.
Maud reflects on her perseverance in the movement talking about how she's served men her whole life. Now is her turn to shine, and that of every other woman around.
You Work at the Laundry?
Benedict: You work at the laundry?
Maud Watts: Part time from when I was seven, full time from when I was 12
Maud is questioned about her work in the laundry. While she works just like men, she has no say in the laws that control her work life.