Film show: ‘Framing Britney Spears’, a sobering look at sexism and celebrity

FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Film show: ‘Framing Britney Spears’, a sobering look at sexism and celebrity” – below is their description.

Film critic Lisa Nesselson speaks to Eve Jackson about the week’s film news, including the Britney Spears documentary that’s coming out in France this week. They also discuss the winner of France’s women in film prize or Prix Alice Guy, “Cuties”; plus highlights from the world’s largest women’s film festival, “Films de Femmes”.

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