Dykes, Camera, Action!

7.6

/10

58mDocumentary Animation

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.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 perception... Read more

Starring Desiree Akhavan, Cheryl Dunye, Su Friedrich, Jenni Olson, B. Ruby Rich, Yoruba Richen, Sarah Schulman, Janet Baus

Watch "Dykes, Camera, Action!" from streaming services Peacock, Kanopy released in 2018. It's a documentary and animation movie, and has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie.