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The politics of art: ‘Hidden Figures’, S.T.E.A.M. and more

'Hidden Figures' tells the story of the African American female mathematicians and computer scientists who were instrumental in the U.S. space race.

by: Dawn Henderson

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Rashida Jones speaks out on her experience of being held to a different standard than her male counterparts in the director’s chair.

Here’s how Rashida Jones and Geena Davis are changing sexism in the film industry

Rashida Jones takes aim at Hollywood’s sexist attitudes towards female directors Rashida Jones knows the challenges of being a female director – she’s helmed the Netflix documentary Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On and is speaking out

by: Dawn Henderson

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‘Anchor Baby’: Discover all the upcoming films created by women

Lynmar Entertainment has scored the rights to Anna Hozian’s 'Anchor Baby'. See what other films made by women are heading to the big screen.

by: Dawn Henderson

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Fielding controversy: Diversity on display at this year’s Super Bowl

Super Bowl LI commenced on Sunday. Audiences across the nation wondered what to expect from advertisers and a half-time show featuring Lady Gaga.

by: Dawn Henderson

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Welcome to the crypto-utopia of Cody Wilson and Amir Taaki, two of the subjects of director Adam Bhala Lough’s documentary, The New Radical.

Should freedom have limits? ‘The New Radical’’s subjects say “nope”

Free speech that even the NSA can’t stop. Cheap printable guns for anyone who wants one. Money not controlled by banks or governments. In fact, no governments at all. Welcome to the crypto-utopia of Cody

by: Dawn Henderson

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Standing up to a-holes: Sundance goes defiant

In the tumult caused by a ban on travel from seven Muslim-majority countries, the theme at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival was defiance and diversity.