Instead, she tells EW, she saw the film as the origin story of a modern-day superhero.
The landmark case impacted more than a hundred discriminatory laws.
Its a film about finding power on a personal level, Leder explains.
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I wanted to make a story about how change can happen.
Within their household exists a utopia of equality, both parents sharing household duties and raising their children together.
Thats whats fascinating about Ruth.
She fights for both men and women, Jones says.
Equality for everyone ultimately creates a much better society.
Stereotypical gender roles are limiting for everyone.
