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Hanna Flint speaks from the heart in this personal and incisive reflection on how cinema has been the key to understanding herself and the world we live in. A staunch feminist of mixed-race heritage, Hanna has succeeded in an industry not designed for people like her. Interweaving anecdotes from familial and personal experiences, episodes of messy sex, introspection, and that time actor Vincent D'Onofrio tweeted that Hanna Flint sounded like a secret agent, she offers a critical eye on the screen's representation of women and ethnic minorities and their impact on her life, body image, and ambitions, with the humor and eloquence that has made her a leading film critic of her generation. Divided into the sections Origin Story, Coming of Age, Adult Material, Workplace Drama, and Strong Female Character, the book ponders how the creative industries could better reflect our multicultural society. Warm, funny, engaging, and full of film-infused lessons, Strong Female Character will appeal to listeners of all backgrounds and seeks to help us better see ourselves in our own eyes rather than letting others decide who and what we can be.

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Hanna Flint is a London-based critic who covers film and culture. Her work has appeared in publications including GQ, Empire, The Guardian, and Elle. She's the co-host of MTV Movies and the podcast Fade to Black, the co-founder of The First Film Club event series and podcast, and a member of London's Critics' Circle. A voice for gender equality and diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, she is an advocate for MENA representation as a writer of Tunisian heritage. Hanna Flint is a London-based critic who covers film and culture. Her work has appeared in publications including GQ, Empire, The Guardian, and Elle. She's the co-host of MTV Movies and the podcast Fade to Black, the co-founder of The First Film Club event series and podcast, and a member of London's Critics' Circle. A voice for gender equality and diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, she is an advocate for MENA representation as a writer of Tunisian heritage.

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