Dykes, Camera, Action! (2018)
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
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