Several studies and reams of statistics show what’s obvious at a gut level: there aren’t nearly as many women directing movies as men, and there probably aren’t nearly as many women directing as want to be. What are we missing out on as a culture as a result? How do we help to fix the problem? Is there even a problem that we can fix, and if so, how do we each define it?
Today on the show we’ll speak with writer/director Beth Schacter about her experiences and how the industry can work toward a truly balanced meritocracy. We’ll also briefly highlight Tangerine Entertainment and speak with Filminism columnist Jenni Miller and Movies.com editor Peter Hall about women directors who’ve earned a bigger spotlight.
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And, as always, we welcome your feedback.
On This Week’s Show:
- We can rebuild him [0:00 - 1:00]
- Opening thoughts on the boulder [1:00 - 7:15]
- Beth Schacter kicks over the stool and shaves her head [7:15 - 32:30]
- Peter Hall and Jenni Miller shine a bigger spotlight [32:30 - 55:00]
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