Review: Flying: (Fearless) Confessions of a Free Woman

Using her personal quest for a meaningful relationship and a family as an ongoing point of reference, Jennifer Fox delves into the complex subject of what women around the world want from their lives and loves. Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman is her six-hour documentary comprised of six hour-long segments.

On a four year odyssey through seventeen countries, Fox bravely, intimately exchanges stories and wisdoms with young and middle aged women who live on the cutting edge or behind the veil, in mansions or modest homes, in countries as diverse as Denmark, South Africa, Brazil, Cambodia, Italy and India. Her discussions range from abuse and abortion to spirituality and war. All the while, Fox “passes the camera” among her subjects, allowing them to interview her while she interviews them.

Chapters begin with recaps, so you don‘t have to watch the entire six hour film in one sitting. However, seeing the chapters back to back gives you greater appreciation of Flying's shape and scope. The long form experience is somewhat akin to meditation--or perhaps a bit like flying.

Photo: DVD of Flying: Confessions of a Free Women. (Photo © Zohe Film Production)