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: Only about 25% of characters over 50 in top-grossing films are women, compared to a much higher percentage for men. : Platforms like Netflix and HBO have provided
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But the audience was always waiting for something real. And finally, streaming services, independent cinema, and a wave of female auteurs have broken the dam.