The suffragettes were women of action. Their motto was 'Deeds not Words,' and the film reflects that with a number of big set pieces, from the smashing of windows in central London to a riot at the Houses of Parliament. Sarah Gavron actionbigcentral share on social
The suffragettes were quite strategic about documenting their events, and there were some good photos. And we developed a roll of film that had never been developed before! Sarah Gavron developdocumentevent Change image and share on social
The late Victorian Era brought in part-time education. Not everybody went to school, but they were supposed to have a decent level of schooling; they went part-time after 12. Sarah Gavron bringdecenteducation Change image and share on social
I think it's great to be talked about as a woman film-maker. It's part of who I am; it affects me daily. I want it to be part of the conversation. I'm for any scheme or initiative that gives women a way in. Sarah Gavron affectconversationdaily share on social
Women in Film and Television is such an important body. Sarah Gavron bodyfilmimportant Change image and share on social
I'm so aware how often women's bodies are objectified on film. Sarah Gavron awarebodyfilm Change image and share on social
The suffragettes endured 50 years of broken government promises and not being heard. The press never reported on their activities. Sarah Gavron activitybreakendure Change image and share on social
It's interesting when you read the debates in parliaments between MPs about whether they should give women a vote. It's a lot of fear; it is fear of change. It's fear if women get to vote, family structures will break down. Women will stop having children. Women won't vote for war. Sarah Gavron breakchangechild share on social
Having the vote is just symbolic. There are still many issues on which women don't have any right and, in many countries, where women are given very very few rights. Sarah Gavron countryissueright Change image and share on social
