Women had record number of lead film roles in 2016

Women increased their number of lead roles in films last year.

According to a study by San Diego State University's Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film, females made up 29 percent of protagonists in the top 100 films at the U.S. box office.

Films with leading females in 2016 included "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," "Hidden Figures" and "Arrival."

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