The 21st century was a period of rapid change and experimental movements which largely impacted the production and ideas presented in Lynches 2001 production Mulholland Drive. These include the social, institutional and political aspects which all greatly affected the film.

Firstly, the Me Too movement was a social movement and awareness campaign against sexual abuse, sexual harassment overall problems with the days misogynistic issues. This is where people spoke out and published their experiences of sexual abuse other problems linked to their gender.

The movement drew attention to sexism and misogyny in the film industry. Lynch used Mullholland Drive in order to be critical of the way Hollywood system treats people, especially young women. It presents the idea that the audience should consider how the industry dehumanises people.