The Female Lead - A Selection of Portraits

Released: March 5, 2017 (2017)

Runtime: 41 minutes

Genres: Documentary

The interviews show these extraordinary women sharing their diverse journeys, personal stories, and perspectives, and the effect is both inspiring and empowering. The Female Lead is an initiative founded by data pioneer and entrepreneur Edwina Dunn to make women’s stories more visible, offering alternative role models with the goal of fostering ambition and self-belief in young women.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Meryl Streep as Self
Age at release: 67
Christiane Amanpour as Self
Age at release: 59
Samantha Power as Self
Age at release: 46
Mhairi Black as Self
Age at release: 22
Michaela DePrince as Self
Age at release: 22
Tavi Gevinson as Self
Age at release: 20
Dr Cori Bargmann as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe as Self
Age at release: Unknown