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For the first time ever, men and women are equally represented in family films

Nadiah Hamzah, filmmaker

13-Mar-20 14:30

For the first time ever, men and women are equally represented in family films

A new study has found that for the first time in history, we have just as many female lead characters in big Hollywood films, as male lead characters. We speak to a filmmaker to help us digest the findings.

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Lim Sue Ann


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Categories:  FilmSocial Issues

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