Alan Alda, known as one of Hollywood's first male feminists, was a vocal advocate for gender equality, campaigning for the Equal Rights Amendment and contributing to projects like Free to Be ... You and Me. However, his film The Four Seasons, which depicts middle-aged marital challenges, reveals underlying misogynistic tones. The film follows three couples during a weekend getaway, highlighting male discontent with their wives, as one character expresses frustration over his wife's lack of ambition, leading to a troubling dynamic that seems dismissive of women's roles through the years.
Alda's role as a male feminist and his contributions to gender equality are now juxtaposed against themes of misogyny present in his film, The Four Seasons.
The setup of The Four Seasons reveals deep-seated gender issues, as the male characters criticize their wives for perceived stagnation while seeking younger partners.
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