There's a belonging problem in Hollywood. Who dictates who belongs? The very body who dictates that looks all one way.
Ava DuvernayRead
I think that women definitely have a special bond as friends that is hard to describe to men, and we don't often see that portrayed narratively.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women share a unique and profound bond as friends, often difficult to express to men.
Ava Duvernay highlights the deep and unique connections that women can form with each other, which may not always be understood by men. This bond of friendship is often underrepresented in narratives, suggesting a need for greater recognition and depiction of these relationships in storytelling.
Themes
WomenFriendshipBondNarrativeConnection
In practice
Example use cases
Discussing the importance of female friendships at a women's conference.
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I intend to be making films until I'm an old lady. So, if God willing I get there, I need to create a paradigm for myself where I can make it regardless of whether or not they still like what I'm making.
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