In comparison to other women in the world, perhaps I'm seen as smaller. But I've never had a problem thinking of myself as a large woman.
Frances McdormandRead
We don't need a lot of initiatives for women in film; what we need is money.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Access to financial resources is essential for empowering women in the film industry.
Frances McDormand's quote emphasizes that rather than just initiatives or programs aimed at promoting women in film, the critical need is for financial investment. Without adequate funding, women are often unable to create, produce, and showcase their work in film, highlighting the importance of economic support in achieving gender equality in the industry.
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WomenFilmMoneyInvestmentEquality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a presentation advocating for gender parity in the film industry.
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