Three Billboards wins, women make waves at film awards in the UK

LONDON - Ferocious female-led tragicomedy Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri was the big winner on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards in London, where women demanding an end to harassment, abuse and inequality dominated the ceremony.

Martin McDonagh's film about a bereaved mother seeking justice won five trophies including best film, outstanding British film and best actress, for Frances McDormand.

Producer Graham Broadbent said the movie is "the story of a woman taking on the establishment and status quo".