Interview with director Sarah Gavron at the premiere of Suffragette

The video discusses the ongoing struggle for women's rights, highlighting historical efforts by suffragettes and current issues like equal pay and sexual violence. It addresses sexism in the film industry, noting the low percentage of female directors and the need for more diversity. The speaker emphasizes the importance of cultural change and the positive shift in conversations around these topics.

What historical group is mentioned as having fought for women's rights?

• The abolitionists

• The suffragettes

• The feminists

• The civil rights activists

What is one of the ongoing issues in the fight for women's rights mentioned in the video?

• Voting rights

• Healthcare access

• Equal pay

• Access to education

What percentage of films are directed by women each year, according to the video?

• 40 to 50%

• 20 to 30%

• 1 to 10%

• 60 to 70%

What aspect of diversity does the speaker wish to see more of behind the camera?

• Geographical diversity

• Age diversity

• Gender diversity

• Class and color diversity

What is the speaker's outlook on the current conversations about diversity and change?

• Uncertain

• Pessimistic

• Hopeful

• Indifferent