Telluride: Carey Mulligan Is the Main Asset in 'Suffragette'

“Suffragette” has two key assets in its awards push: Carey Mulligan and plenty of goodwill. Focus Features should push those elements to bring attention to the film. The period drama is a rarity for major studios because it is directed, written and produced by women. In any year, that would be notable, but the combo gains importance this year, due to renewed scrutiny of the industry’s...