Strong Female Character

Hanna Flint speaks from the heart in Strong Female Character, a personal andincisive reflection on how cinema has been the key to understanding herself andthe world we live in.

A staunch feminist of mixed-race heritage, Hanna has succeeded in an industry notdesigned 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 acritical eye on the screen's representation of women and ethnic minorities, theirimpact on her life, body image and ambitions, with the humour and eloquence thathas 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 ourmulticultural society. Warm, funny and engaging and full of film-infused lessons, Strong Female Character will appeal to readers of all backgrounds and seeks to help us better see ourselves in our ow n eyes rather than letting others decide who and what can be.