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Release Year2014
Runtime2h 25m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes4
DirectorAlly Acker
WritersAlly Acker, Jolie Barbiere, Rebecca Kingsley
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsReel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women
About Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women
Using rare footage and exclusive interviews with filmmakers from all over the globe, "Reel Herstory" corrects the historic notion that women behind the scenes in motion pictures held peripheral careers compared with their male counterparts.
Directed by Ally Acker, Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women leans on a strong ensemble — Jodie Foster, Gillian Armstrong, Amma Asante — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2014.
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