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Patty Jenkins

The director of the blockbusting Wonder Woman talks about her military dad, fantasy superpowers and how she’s still waiting for her first big payday

Wonder Woman became the first film directed by a woman to make more than $100 million in its opening weekend. Are you surprised? I’m stunned by the success of the film. But I’m also surprised how rare it’s been.

How long until we can stop pointing out women’s achievements because they’re not surprising anymore? I can’t wait till enough women filmmakers have

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