A strong, funny, well-acted comedy that features Jada Pinkett Smith as a lesbian author, among a huge ensemble of some of Hollywood’s most celebrated women.
Sarah and Trish debate whether The Women relegates the characters played by women of color — including Jada Pinkett Smith's lesbian role — to "outsiders."
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