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America Ferrera on Barbie's global impact and the power of storytelling

America Ferrera on Barbie's global impact and the power of storytelling

From the SDG Lounge inside the United Nations headquarters during the 79th General Assembly, America Ferrera reflected on the powerful impact of her monologue from the film Barbie, which captivated global audiences. Speaking with GZERO’s own Tony Maciulis during a broader discussion on the power of local and grassroots activism, Ferrera highlighted the unique ability of art to connect with people, contrasting it with political speeches, which can feel distant and agenda-driven.

GZERO 2023 game changers

Top 10 game changers of 2023

Whether you win or lose, in politics it is still how you play the game that matters. This year, several global players not only played the game, but they changed it in significant and surprising ways. Join us as we revisit some of the most pivotal moments, figures, and trends of the year in geopolitics.

Vladimir Putin, film critic

Vladimir Putin, film critic

This summer the only thing hotter than the melting planet has been the BOX OFFICES. Hear what esteemed film critics Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong-un thought of the season’s blockbusters.

People transport a man injured by a blast in Bajaur, Pakistan, on Sunday.

Hard Numbers: Pakistan suffers blast, Phoenix melts, Bolivia embraces yuan, US aids Taiwan, Barbie rakes it in

54: At least 54 people were killed and over 150 injured in a bomb blast Sunday in Pakistan at a convention of the country’s conservative Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Party in Bajaur ahead of this year’s elections. No group claimed responsibility for the attack, but a local branch of the Islamic State group in Pakistan is believed to have launched recent attacks in Bajaur.

MBS: A Barbie girl living in a Saudi world

MBS: A Barbie girl living in a Saudi world

A movie about building a dream world to explore fourth-wave feminism? MBS will be first in line for tickets

Where is China's foreign minister?

Where is China's foreign minister?

What are the consequences from Russia's exit from the Black Sea grain deal? Where is Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang? "Oppenheimer" is out. Will you be watching? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.