The Lucasfilm president was handpicked by George Lucas to take over his company and the franchise. She’s aware that all her film mentors have been men; “I need to bring other women along,” she says.
Source: Kathleen Kennedy: From Standing In Line For ‘Star Wars’ To Producing It Herself : NPR
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I love how more women are getting more of a voice in the film industry.
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There still is much work to be done to get more women in power roles such as executive producers, directors and the like. Opportunities are few even in 2015.
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True.
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