The film industry is broken — these women found the cracks and slipped through.
Non-US directors speak about the idiosyncrasies of filmmaking in their respective countries. Because of the difficulty of financing, very few American film directors establish a body of work. For American women directors, the problem is two-fold. But in Europe, Canada, and some countries of South America, filmmaking is often government subsidized, making it possible for filmmakers to become prolific in their craft.
Direction
Acker lets her subjects breathe — no talking heads, just truth.
Writing
The structure builds a devastating case without preaching.
Production
Raw footage that feels like stolen conversations.
Director
Ally Acker
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot during the 2007-08 WGA strike, the film captures a rare moment when Hollywood's exploitation model was literally visible on the streets.
Most interview subjects have since stopped directing — proving the film's central thesis with devastating irony.
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