When Hollywood tries to break the mold but just forces a new one.

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Published on March 22, 2024 6:15:35 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD_2BotNvjg

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Damsel is a new movie that released on Netflix that aims to subvert the damsel in distress trope that's common in fairytales. It got me thinking about the trope overall and question if Hollywood's attempt to subvert it has been that successful or positive.

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