Milos Stehlik interviews Sarah Gavron, director of ‘Suffragette’

Milos Stehlik interviews Sarah Gavron, director of ‘Suffragette’
Milos Stehlik interviews Sarah Gavron, director of ‘Suffragette’

Milos Stehlik interviews Sarah Gavron, director of ‘Suffragette’

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The movie “Suffragette” was inspired by true events- the fight for women’s equality in 20th -century Britain. The film, by director Sarah Gavron, chronicles the fight for the right to vote, and centers around the story of Maud, a housewife who defies her husband for the cause. The movie stars actress Carey Mulligan, who’s been a vocal proponent for more equality for women in the film industry. Film contributor Milos Stehlik sat down with Gavron to talk about the film. PHOTO: Scene from ‘Suffragette’