Her campaign against police corruption actually resulted in a change of the law meaning that women could no longer be thrown into a psychiatric unit without proper assessment.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Angelina Jolie spoke about the amazing achievements of the lady she portrayed. “Christine fought so hard under such incredible circumstances for the rights of other women. It was a real story that I thought sent a positive message about what you can accomplish. About democracy in action."

Results of the Inspirational Women survey by Tickbox.net

Marie Curie                           36.3%

Mother Theresa                     23.8%

Princess Diana                      22.6%

Anita Roddick                       16.4%

JK Rowling                           16.0%

Rosa Parks                          15.5%

Queen Elizabeth II                12.8%

Margaret Thatcher                 12.7%

Ellen MacArthur                     12.5.%

Aung San Suu Kyi                 12.0%       

Benazir Bhutto                      10.2%

Germaine Greer                     7.1%

Other (please specify)            5.9%

Angelina Jolie                        5.8%

Oprah Winfrey                       4.6%

Michelle Obama                     3.3%

Hilary Clinton                         2.6%

Madonna                               2.0%

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