Dykes, Camera, Action!

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.

• Caroline BerlerDirector
• Gil TalmiOriginal Music Composer

• Desiree AkhavanSelf
• Cheryl DunyeSelf
• Su FriedrichSelf
• Jenni OlsonSelf
• B. Ruby RichSelf
• Yoruba RichenSelf
• Sarah SchulmanSelf
• Janet BausSelf - Interviewee
• Rose TrocheSelf
• Vicky DuSelf
• Lesli KlainbergSelf
• Barbara HammerSelf