The Female Lead - A Selection of Portraits (2017)

1.0/10 • 41 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Ava DuVernay

Tavi Gevinson

Mhairi Black

Christiane Amanpour

Michaela DePrince

Meryl Streep

Samantha Power

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