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‘Sexist’ film industry lacking in movies about women

by Felicity Collier

ACTOR Heather Graham condemned the film industry as sexist yesterday — because it is not making enough films about women.

The star of Boogie Nights and The Hangover has just written and directed her own film, Half Magic, about female sexuality and the break-up of a relationship.

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