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‘That film taught Mattel nothing’: screenwriters lead backlash to ‘women in film’ Barbies
Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner and The Wire creator David Simon were quick to point out the limitations of the range while research has shown female representation behind the camera is falling
Three months after the end of the Writers Guild of America strike, screenwriters have spearheaded a backlash to a new range of Barbie dolls. The range is part of Mattel’s annual “career of the year” drive, shining a light on a particular industry or profession. Concert films from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have also proved lucrative draws at the box office over recent months.
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