With the spotlight on inclusive storytelling shining brighter than ever before, women in Hollywood, both on and off screen, joined Variety Power of Women: Conversations which was a part of the Broad Focus Initiative from Lifetime.
This year’s virtual program covered everything from the making of “Grey’s Anatomy” to launching a women-centered production company. The challenges of being gender minorities in Hollywood aside, industry leaders spoke to the improvements they continue to see and encouraged audiences to bring change in their own ways.
Below are 10 takeaways from this year’s conversations and panels.
Jessica Chastain on “putting the money to where your mouth is”
When Chastain received the Mvp Award at the 2015 Critics Choice Awards, she spoke up about the lack of roles and stories for women across the industry. During a press conference following her speech, the actor-producer was asked, “What are your plans now on creating inclusivity?...
This year’s virtual program covered everything from the making of “Grey’s Anatomy” to launching a women-centered production company. The challenges of being gender minorities in Hollywood aside, industry leaders spoke to the improvements they continue to see and encouraged audiences to bring change in their own ways.
Below are 10 takeaways from this year’s conversations and panels.
Jessica Chastain on “putting the money to where your mouth is”
When Chastain received the Mvp Award at the 2015 Critics Choice Awards, she spoke up about the lack of roles and stories for women across the industry. During a press conference following her speech, the actor-producer was asked, “What are your plans now on creating inclusivity?...
- 10/30/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
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