Movies are shared stories about life and the world that reflect our collective fears and desires, beliefs and values. Even fantasy films like Wonder Woman, based on comic book superheroes, are part of an important, ongoing cultural conversation. 

Wonder Woman is setting box office records and upsetting industry ideas about the appeal of female protagonists and stories aimed at women. Is this film inspiring and empowering us to explore new possibilities, or reconciling us to the status quo? The answer to that question depends on each of us.

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