You think you're being broken but you're really being broken open...and that's where the healing happens, in those broken places...if you'll allow it.
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I know how gratifying it is not only to work in film but to be acknowledged by peers; producing 9 to 5 was an opportunity that I valued precisely because it’s so rarely in the hands of women.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the fulfillment of working in film and being recognized, especially as a woman in a male-dominated industry.
Jane Fonda's quote reflects the joy and value of working in the film industry, particularly highlighting the significance of recognition from peers. She emphasizes the rarity of opportunities being in the hands of women, suggesting a deeper importance of acknowledging female contributions and successes in a field where they have historically been underrepresented.
Themes
FilmWomenRecognitionSuccessOpportunity
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about women's roles in film, this quote can illustrate the significance of female empowerment in the industry.
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