![]() Without the inclusion of these individuals, the argument that is being made seems one-sided. Let alone, it does not even include statistics about how these different backgrounds play a role in gender discrimination. ![]() In addition, the film does not include those with disabilities, those of different sexual backgrounds, those of different age groups and those who have different appearances. Therefore, Donahue had failed to include testimonies from those with different backgrounds. Henson, Sandra Oh and Amandla Stenberg, most of the actresses and directors were white. Although the film includes actresses such as Taraji P. Intersectionality is a term that was created by Kimberle Crenshaw in order to explain how there are a variety of categories that play a role in a discrimination, therefore, bringing up the point that discrimination is not rooted from one place. However, the film lacks intersectionality, thus resulting in a less persuasive argument. In all, the film did a very good job incorporating a variety of actresses' opinions and personal experiences, along with statistics that are big and clear on the screen. He is used to help inspire other men to step in and help women have a voice and fight this battle. ![]() Landgraf also serves as an example to other male figures in this industry. When Landgraf appears on screen, the audience is able to see an example of how change can happen when one begins to realize the extent of the issue. Another strong point this film was able to integrate was the male perspective, specifically that of the fox chairman, John Landgraf. This is especially true when she had mentioned that “out of the 1010 top grossing g rated movies from 1990-2005, 72% of all speaking roles were male (Donahue, 2019).” It really makes you wonder what we are teaching our children and the generations to come. It would be hard to argue with the statistics that Geena Davis had discovered. The statistics that were mentioned in this portion of the film was shocking. The film then goes on and discusses the misrepresentation of women in a variety of ways, touching on how there is a lack of ethnic backgrounds in women characters, sexualization of women and how women are bound to certain characteristics and roles in movies and T.V. By incorporating these stories, Donahue does a great job highlighting how difficult it was for these actresses and directors to feel comfortable in their work space. This then leads the film to shift towards personal experiences from many famous actresses such as Reese Witherspoon, Chloe Grace Moretz, and Taraji P. shows portray women through the eyes of a man. It was stated that “of the top grossing films of 2018, 85% of writers were males (Donahue, 2019).” That being said, most movies and T.V. The film begins by discussing the issue of how women are portrayed in the media. ![]() In addition, history and statistics are mentioned in order to tackle the issue of the overall portrayal of women on screen and the lack of women and opportunities for them behind the scenes. This film dives into this issue by bringing in different actresses and directors personal experiences in this industry. That being said, This Changes Everything, by Tom Donahue debuted in 2019 to discuss the issue of gender discrimination in the entertainment industry. That being said, This Changes Everything, by Tom Donahue debuted in 2019 to discuss the When we watch movies such as Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Mean Girls, and Smurfs, we are not aware of the subtle gender discrimination that goes on. When we watch movies such as Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Mean Girls, and Smurfs, we are not aware of the subtle gender discrimination that goes on. ![]()
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