Dykes, Camera, Action!

0.5

United States Of America

Documentary

58 min

2018

Desiree Akhavan Rose Troche Janet Baus Sarah Schulman Yoruba Richen B. Ruby Rich Jenni Olson Su Friedrich Cheryl Dunye Barbara Hammer

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.