Latin Women in the Early Days of Film: Myrtle Gonzalez and Beatriz Michelena
The real world exhibits sexism, and the world of cinema follows suit. We require individuals like Patricia Arquette advocating for equal pay between women and men in her Oscar acceptance speech, prominent actors speaking out against gender bias within film studios, and research revealing the underrepresentation of women in the roles of screenwriters, directors, and producers. However, this was not always the case. During its early years, the film industry was regarded with skepticism and considered a passing trend. As a result, many women were actively involved in the creation of motion pictures. During the silent film era, there existed a multitude of talented female screenwriters, directors, producers, and, of course, actresses.”