CINEMA HER WAY: VISIONARY FEMALE DIRECTORS IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Cinema Her Way: Visionary Female Directors in Their Own Words Hardcover – February 25, 2025 by Marya E. Gates (Author), ALEX KITTLE (Illustrator) Celebrating women directors and their incredible contributions to filmmaking, this fascinating survey includes a brief history about groundbreaking trailblazers, in-depth interviews with singular female directors, and a comprehensive list of noteworthy talents and their films.   From the birth of cinema in the 1890s to the global box office today, women directors have had to work hard to tell their stories. Although they make up a small percentage of current filmmakers, their contributions to the cinematic arts are both significant and unique.   In revelatory conversations with international filmmakers, film critic and historian Gates shines a light on their career-spanning works. From feminist pioneers and maverick independents to Oscar-winning directors, these filmmakers include Jane Campion, Susan Seidelman, and Mira Nair.   Through illumi