Honoring Herstory: Shows and Movies Celebrating Women’s History Month
This March, Philo celebrates Women’s History Month with our Herstory in the Spotlight Hub, featuring curated collections of movies and shows that honor the iconic women we love behind, in front of, and beyond the screen.
Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the sheroes, comedy queens, and boss babes you’ll find inside.
Comedy Queens
We’re throwing it back to the ladies who make us laugh.
Living Single
Starring Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, and Kim Fields, this groundbreaking sitcom centers around 6 black 20-somethings who share their lives and loves in a Brooklyn brownstone.
Watch Living Single on TV One with Philo.
Golden Girls
Four “women of a certain age” live together in Miami and experience the joys and angst of their golden years.
Watch Golden Girls on Hallmark Channel with Philo.
The First Wives Club
Despondent over the marriage of her ex-husband to a younger woman, a middle-aged divorcée plunges to her death from her penthouse. At the woman’s funeral, her former college friends (Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton) reunite for the first time in nearly 30 years. When the three discover the reason for their friend’s suicide, they realize that all of their ex-husbands have taken them for granted — and deciding it’s time for revenge, they make a pact to get back at their exes.
Watch The First Wives Club on MGM+ (add-on) with Philo.
Ms. Pat Settles It
Comic Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams assembles a jury of friends, family members, and guest stars to tackle real cases where genuine relationships hang in the balance.
Watch Ms. Pat Settles It on BET Her with Philo.
Drama She Wrote
These ladies are seriously amazing!
Tyler Perry’s Sistas
Follow a group of single black women as they navigate the ups and downs of modern life, which includes careers, friendships, romances, and even social media.
Watch Tyler Perry’s Sistas on BET with Philo.
G.R.I.T.S.
A group of friends from the unforgiving city of Memphis are determined to figure out the next chapter in their lives while relishing in the world of their favorite Memphis pastime, roller skating.
Watch G.R.I.T.S. on AMC+ with Philo.
The Way Home
Three generations of strong and independent women living together in the small farm town of Port Haven embark on an enlightening and surprising journey none of them could have imagined as they learn how to find their way back to each other.
Watch The Way Home on Hallmark Channel with Philo.
The Real Deal
Honestly, we couldn’t live without these shows.
Belle Collective
Five Black female entrepreneurs in Mississippi work together to redevelop a struggling mid-20th-century historic district.
Watch Belle Collective with OWN on Philo.
Baylen Out Loud
Following the journey of Baylen Dupree, a young woman living with Tourette syndrome. Despite her daily challenges, Baylen, her family, and her fiancé aren’t afraid to laugh and embrace the chaos that makes their everyday lives unique.
Watch Baylen Out Loud on TLC with Philo.
The Braxtons
Two years after Traci’s passing, the Braxtons reunite to fulfill her wish for the sisters to stay close. Toni, Tamar, Towanda, Trina, & Miss E navigate careers, health challenges, & personal lives, supporting each other & honoring Traci’s legacy.
Watch The Braxtons on AMC+ with Philo.
Herstory
She’s an icon… She’s a legend…
Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story
The life of gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson, who had an integral role in the civil rights movement and a relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Watch Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story on BET Her with Philo.
Winnie Mandela
The story of South African politician Winnie Mandela starring Jennifer Hudson.
Watch Winnie Mandela on ALLBLK (add-on) with Philo.
Queen of the Desert
Gertrude Bell’s life as an explorer, cartographer, and archaeologist for the British Empire.
Watch Queen of the Desert on AMC+ with Philo.
Note: At the time of publication, all of the above titles were available on Philo. We’re constantly striving to bring you the best content for the best price, so, for that reason, some content offerings are subject to change based on network availability. Check out our What’s New post to see the top shows and movies coming soon to Philo.
