#TimesUp: Tessa Thompson Challenges Hollywood To Work With More Female Directors

By Paula Rogo Tessa Thompson and the Times Up movement have challenged Hollywood to make more of an effort to hire more female directors — and many are responding positively. The Thor actress announced the 4 percent challenge while at the Sundance Film Festival, asking actors and producers to work with more female directors in […]

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