While progress is palpable, the "mature woman" revolution has largely been white. The intersection of ageism and racism is a brutal double bind.
As we look to the future, it is essential that we continue to celebrate and support the work of mature women in entertainment and cinema, promoting a more inclusive and diverse understanding of women's experiences and perspectives. By doing so, we can create a more vibrant, dynamic, and empowering cultural landscape that reflects the complexity and richness of women's lives.
More importantly, auteurs are beginning to write "late style" masterpieces for mature women:
Producers, take note: The "mature woman" is not a niche demographic. She is the majority of the population. For too long, cinema ignored half of humanity’s most profound experiences. Now, the cameras are finally rolling, the scripts are finally complex, and the women—God, are they magnificent.