Dykes, Camera, Action!

Dykes, Camera, Action!

58 mins | Documentary | June 19, 2018

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.

Dykes, Camera, Action!

58 mins | Documentary | June 19, 2018

Dykes, Camera, Action!
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.
Producers Frameline
Original title Dykes, Camera, Action!
Directors Caroline Berler
Writers

Cast

Desiree Akhavan

as Self

Cheryl Dunye

as Self

Su Friedrich

as Self

Jenni Olson

as Self

B. Ruby Rich

as Self

Yoruba Richen

as Self

Sarah Schulman

as Self

Janet Baus

as Self - Interviewee