Dykes, Camera, Action!

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Desiree AkhavanSelf

Cheryl DunyeSelf

Su FriedrichSelf

Jenni OlsonSelf

B. Ruby RichSelf

Yoruba RichenSelf

Sarah SchulmanSelf

Janet BausSelf - Interviewee

Rose TrocheSelf

Vicky Du

Vicky DuSelf

Lesli Klainberg

Lesli KlainbergSelf

Barbara HammerSelf