Dykes, Camera, Action! (2018)

0.5/10 58 min Documentary

Overview

The film examines the ways that women directors have contributed to this genre and emphasizes the role that the media play in representation of sexuality and gender, underscoring the power that film has to shape our perceptions of one another. Visually, this documentary comes to life on screen through compelling and intimate original interviews, intercut with emotionally-charged archival footage, photographs, ephemera, inspired music, and film clips.

Cast

Desiree Akhavan

Self

Cheryl Dunye

Self

Su Friedrich

Self

Jenni Olson

Self

B. Ruby Rich

Self

Yoruba Richen

Self

Sarah Schulman

Self

Janet Baus

Self - Interviewee

Rose Troche

Self

Barbara Hammer

Self

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