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'CODA,' 'Summer of Soul' win top prizes at Sundance Awards
Read full article: 'CODA,' 'Summer of Soul' win top prizes at Sundance AwardsDramatic Competition at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. The 2021 Sundance Film Festival Awards were unlike any before and had filmmakers calling in from around the world Tuesday night to cap off the festival’s first virtual edition. “Hive,” from first time filmmaker Blerta Basholli, was awarded the world cinema grand jury prize and the audience award. “Writing With Fire,” a documentary about India’s only all-female newspaper, won the world cinema documentary audience award. The 2021 Sundance Film Festival runs through Wednesday.
Emma Watson says she's 'self-partnered,' not single
Read full article: Emma Watson says she's 'self-partnered,' not singleFrazer Harrison/Getty Images(CNN) - Emma Watson has said she prefers to call herself "self-partnered" rather than single as she approaches her 30th birthday. Watson, 29, who rose to fame as Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" films, coined the phrase in an interview with British Vogue in which she discussed the pressures of turning 30. The actor and activist, whose birthday is in April, said she initially did not understand the "fuss" that surrounded the milestone. Speaking of how she had never believed the "'I'm happy single' spiel," she added: "It took me a long time, but I'm very happy [being single]. The full interview will appear in the December issue of British Vogue and will be available from Nov. 8.
Emma Watson helps launch legal advice line
Read full article: Emma Watson helps launch legal advice lineThe 29-year-old "Harry Potter" star announced Monday that she's helping launch a free legal advice line for those experiencing sexual harassment at work in England and Wales. "This advice line is such a huge development in ensuring that all women are supported, wherever we work." The advice itself will be provided by the charity Rights of Women, which provides legal advice and assistance to women. Parliament passed the Equality Act, which defines and outlaws sexual harassment, in 2010. Deeba Syed, a senior legal officer at Rights of Women, said the purpose of the line is to empower women to utilize their legal rights.