Joan Micklin Silver

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Joan Micklin Silver (May 24, 1935 – December 31, 2020) was an American director. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska and received her B.A. From Sarah Lawrence College. Her early low budget film Hester Street received Best Actress Oscar nomination for actress Carol Kane. Her 1977 film Between the Lines was entered into the 27th Berlin International Film Festival. She is also known for the film Crossi...

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Birthday: May 24, 1935

Passed: December 31, 2020

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Documentary about women in the film industry. Numerous notable actresses and female directors share their thoughts.

Calling the Shots

1988

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This 1983 German documentary by Katja Raganelli features director Joan Micklin Silver; her husband, Ray Silver; and a handful of key collaborators discussing her film work, from her debut feature HESTER STREET through her romantic comedy HEAD OVER HEELS.

Joan Micklin Silver:...

1983

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