Big Quote by Geena Davis
“The big takeaway I got from 'Thelma & Louise' was the reaction of women who had seen the movie being so profound, so different. It was overwhelming, and it made me realise how few opportunities we give women to feel excited and empowered by female characters, to come out of a movie pumped.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Thelma & Louise (1991) directed by Ridley Scott
The film sparked strong, uplifting reactions in women, highlighting a lack of empowering female role models in media.
In simple terms: Women feel energized by strong female characters, a rarity in film.
Key Takeaway
Create more empowering female narratives.
Themes
empowerment
representation
gender
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
cultural
motivational
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- women’s groups
- media production
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
media studies
role model impact
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can media creators consistently portray empowering women?
- What barriers prevent women from feeling excited by female characters?
A Different Perspective
Not all audiences may share the same emotional response; cultural context matters.
![“That's the really frustrating thing, but also the fixable thing. My theory why no one notices is that that's the [women's roles] ratio thing they grew up with. It's just been that way forever, so they don't see it.” quote by Geena Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/934/geena-davis-2583_forever_that-s-the-really-frustrating-thing-but_195125.jpg)
