Beanie Feldstein: Female sexual awakening is still taboo in film

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Beanie Feldstein has spoken of the importance of showcasing a teenage girl’s sexual awakening in her new film, saying it is still often seen as “taboo” for young women.

The Booksmart actress stars in How To Build A Girl, based on Caitlin Moran’s novel of the same name, and said she wanted the depiction of sexuality and exploration to be portrayed with humour and compassion.