This Financial Times story about two female filmmakers includes data visualization to paint the big picture. The graphic shows that while there are over 40% female actors in leading roles, the percentage of women behind scenes is still way behind that of men, especially among directors. It is a good example of combining individual stories with the overall background.
https://www.ft.com/content/8954396c-5405-11ea-a1ef-da1721a0541e