Were still trying to get more reflected, were still trying to get there.

Im blessed, she said.

We just pulled on being women, she said.

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This movement has allowed us and has inspired us to say, No.

I am supposed to have a seat at that table.

So that energy was going on throughout the production of this film.

[Director Barry Jenkins] supported that and lifted it up as well.

And thats the thing: When you have men and women working together, pretty amazing things happen.

Reporting by Marc Snetiker

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