I Told Them

A powerful visual anthem voicing the many boxes, categories, and labels transcended by women who have overcome the underestimation of their power.

Transcript

00:07They told me I was too small.

00:12They told me I wasn't strong enough.

00:16They told me I was too loud.

00:19They told me I was too quiet.

00:23But I didn't listen.

00:26They told me I'd never find someone to love.

00:31They told me I would never make the team.

00:34They told me I was too emotional.

00:38They told me I'd never be accepted.

00:42They told me my English wasn't good enough.

00:49They told me I would never go back to work.

00:52But I didn't listen.

00:55I followed my heart and went back to work

00:58and just work harder.

01:01Because I knew one day

01:03I'd be just as quick,

01:06as capable,

01:07as smart and strong and free to live

01:11and become the person I wanted to be.

01:15I told them.

01:16I told them.

01:17I told them.

01:18You understand?

01:18I told them.

01:20I told them.

01:21I told them.

01:22I told them.

01:28I told them.

01:30I told them.

01:31I told them.

01:32I told them.

01:33I told them.