The Female Lead - A Selection of Portraits

March. 05,2017      
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The interviews show these extraordinary women sharing their diverse journeys, personal stories, and perspectives, and the effect is both inspiring and empowering. The Female Lead is an initiative founded by data pioneer and entrepreneur Edwina Dunn to make women’s stories more visible, offering alternative role models with the goal of fostering ambition and self-belief in young women.

Ava DuVernay as  Self
Tavi Gevinson as  Self
Mhairi Black as  Self
Christiane Amanpour as  Self
Meryl Streep as  Self
Samantha Power as  Self

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Reviews

Cubussoli
2017/03/05

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

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CheerupSilver
2017/03/06

Very Cool!!!

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PiraBit
2017/03/07

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

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AshUnow
2017/03/08

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

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