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Films Spotlight Women's Role in Online Radicalization

4/21/2026

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Kristoffer Borgli, the director of The Drama, and Pascal Plante, the director of Red Rooms, highlight the lack of women’s representation in online radicalization.
The films attempt to explore women's roles in these spaces but face criticism for race and gender portrayals.
Critics say media often overlooks women's involvement in extremism and centers on male narratives.
Emma and Kelly-Anne illustrate female radicalization and challenge traditional femininity and societal responses.

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Story summary

Kristoffer Borgli, the director of The Drama, and Pascal Plante, the director of Red Rooms, highlight the lack of women’s representation in online radicalization.
The films attempt to explore women's roles in these spaces but face criticism for race and gender portrayals.
Critics say media often overlooks women's involvement in extremism and centers on male narratives.
Emma and Kelly-Anne illustrate female radicalization and challenge traditional femininity and societal responses.