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202029 minPGdocumentary

Gender Equality

A Woman's Place

202029 minPGdocumentary

Three women in the culinary world share their experiences with sexism and bias as they establish their careers as a butcher, chef, and restaurateur.

Gender Equality

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Rayka Zehtabchi

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Three women in the culinary world share their experiences with sexism and bias as they establish their careers as a butcher, chef, and restaurateur.

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Rayka Zehtabchi

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Karyn Tomlinson, Marielle Fabie, and Etana Diaz share their experiences in the culinary industry, revealing the biases and sexism they encountered early in their careers. Directed by Rayka Zehtabchi, A Woman's Place presents their stories, which resonate with one another as they reflect on their journeys. Each woman has established her role as a butcher, chef, and restaurateur, carving out a space in a traditionally male-dominated field. The film runs for 29 minutes and was released in 2020.

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