By all accounts, ET is the movie that made Steven Spielberg a king of the film industry. But not enough people know about the woman who helped place the crown on his head. This is the story of Melissa Mathison, an exceptional screenwriter whose influence and legacy are reflected on big and small screens to this day.

Forgotten Women of Genre: Melissa Mathison

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Forgotten Women of Genre: Melissa Mathison

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