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“I'm really lucky because my sister is a real activist soul and also hyper-intellectualized in this way that's really allowed me to wrap my mind around some of the bigger intellectual concepts and really understand the language around identity in the gender nonconforming community.”

Quote by Lena Dunham

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Lena Dunham is an American filmmaker renowned for her work in television and film. She achieved widespread acclaim for creating and starring in the HBO series 'Girls', which she also wrote and directed. Born on May 13, 1986, Dunham has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, particularly for her portrayal of nuanced female characters and her unique approach to storytelling. more

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“For straight, hetero people it's very easy to unintentionally say something that might not honor people's identities fully, and Grace Dunham is a really amazing educational resource.”

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“I think Grace [Dunham] and I are always working from a personal place, and the fact that these were issues that we'd been talking about in our own families really clicked, but also Jason's [Benjamin] passion about it and his clear sense that this was going to be something emotional and remarkable to watch. It was very hard not get excited about it and want to help in any way we could.”

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