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“Pink culture is presented in a positive, pink and gentle way bordering on the thinking that we are "close" to finding a cure. This does not reflect today's reality of more women dying around the world from this disease and the lack of real progress.”

Quote by Leanne Pooley

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Leanne Pooley is a New Zealand documentary filmmaker, known for her in-depth investigations and engaging storytelling. more

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