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Second Act
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas cowrites this romantic comedy about a woman (Jennifer Lopez) who reinvents her life. Costarring Vanessa Hudgens and Leah Remini. (male director)
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A Dog’s Way Home
Cathryn Michon cowrites this family adventure about a dog (the voice of Bryce Dallas Howard) and the many humans she meets on her journey home to her (male) owner. (male director)
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Nina
Olga Chajdas writes — with Julia Kijowska and Marta Konarzewska — and directs this drama about a woman (Kijowska) who embarks on a sexual affair with her would-be pregnancy surrogate (Eliza Rycembel).
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On Her Shoulders
Alexandria Bombach directs this documentary about 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad.
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Bergman: A Year in a Life
Jane Magnusson directs this documentary about legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.
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Destroyer
Karyn Kusama directs this crime drama about a cop (Nicole Kidman) reliving an undercover assignment in order to solve a new mystery. (male writers)
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Love Sonia
Mrunal Thakur stars in this Indian drama as a woman searching for a sister who has been sold into sex trafficking. Costarring Richa Chadha and Freida Pinto. (male writers and director)
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