26 August of every year commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which granted the women right to vote. It was first celebrated in 1972. In 1973, the U.S. Congress officially recognized August 26 as women's equality day. As a reminder to women around the globe to have their voices heard and opinions expressed, we have combined a list of powerful movies about women fighting for justice and the right to vote.