Dr. Stacy L. Smith

Founder and Director of USC Annenberg’s Inclusion Initiative

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At the Golden Globes this year, not a single woman was nominated for Best Director. Women were shut out of the category last year, too.

Why do so few women get Best Director nominations or wins?

At the Golden Globes this year, not a single woman was nominated for Best Director. Women were shut out of the category last year, too.

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