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'CODA,' 'Summer of Soul' win top prizes at Sundance Awards
Read full article: 'CODA,' 'Summer of Soul' win top prizes at Sundance AwardsDramatic Competition at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. The 2021 Sundance Film Festival Awards were unlike any before and had filmmakers calling in from around the world Tuesday night to cap off the festivalโs first virtual edition. โHive,โ from first time filmmaker Blerta Basholli, was awarded the world cinema grand jury prize and the audience award. โWriting With Fire,โ a documentary about Indiaโs only all-female newspaper, won the world cinema documentary audience award. The 2021 Sundance Film Festival runs through Wednesday.
Emma Watson Tweets Support for Transgender Community Following J.K. Rowling Backlash
Read full article: Emma Watson Tweets Support for Transgender Community Following J.K. Rowling BacklashEmma Watson is sending a message to her transgender fans following the backlash J.K. Rowling has received for comments she made this weekend that have been labeled transphobic. Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) June 10, 2020The actress continued by sharing that she donates to Mermaids and Mama Cash, two organizations that support gender issues. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. "Transgender women are women," he continued. RELATED CONTENT:J.K. Rowling Defends Her Comments About Transgender WomenEddie Redmayne Speaks Out Against J.K. Rowling's Transphobic CommentsCelebs Slam J.K. Rowling After She's Accused of Transphobic Comments