Product Description
by Melissa Silverstein (Author)
In Her Voice is the first book that takes the words and experiences of a diverse group of celebrated women film directors and puts their voices front and center. This unique volume of interviews presents over 40 feature and documentary directors from around the world including Debra Granik (Winter's Bone), Courtney Hunt (Frozen River), Callie Khouri (Mad Money), Sally Potter (Rage), Lone Scherfig (An Education) and Lynn Shelton (Humpday). In Her Voice is a call to arms and a reminder to movie lovers, students and the industry about the significance of women directors and their growing, integral position in the world of filmmaking. It is also a message for women directors to not give up-your voice counts. Your vision matters.
Author Biography
MELISSA SILVERSTEIN is the founder and editor of Women and Hollywood one of the most respected sites for issues related to women and film as well as other areas of pop culture. Since its inception, Women and Hollywood has been working to raise awareness about films, TV shows, theatre and other entertainment that highlight women and their contributions to culture. You can read her work at: blogs.indiewire.com/womenandhollywood/
