“Few actors of her generation have amassed as consistent, eclectic, and dazzling a body of work as Laura Dern,” a press release from the Film Society of Lincoln Center reads. The film presentation organization is celebrating the two-time Oscar nominee by hosting an evening with the “Big Little Lies” actress and screening some of her films on December 14.
Dern’s career spans over three decades and includes roles in “Rambling Rose,” “Jurassic Park,” and “Blue Velvet.” She “has never shied away from challenges — indeed, she has boldly sought them out in pursuit of cinematic art,” the press release details. She’ll discuss her experiences in the industry on-stage at the event, which will be preceded by a day-long celebration of some of her best-loved work with screenings of “Wild at Heart,” “Citizen Ruth,” and “Smooth Talk.”
Back in September the “Enlightened” alumna spoke out about equal pay. She revealed that her mother, Diane Ladd, fought for fair pay back in the ’70s, and she’s surprised so little has changed in three decades. She also addressed her own resume and how it falls short when it comes to collaborating with women directors. “People will ask me why I haven’t worked with more women directors — it’s because they didn’t get the job. And it’s tragic,” she said. “But if a financier is hiring, from a list of directors it is rare that one female name is on there.”
Set to be honored next week at New York Women in Film & Television’s Muse Awards, Dern’s upcoming projects include “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and Jennifer Fox’s “The Tale,” the story of a journalist who investigates her own past. The former hits theaters December 15 and the latter will make its world premiere at Sundance in January.
For more details about the Film Society of Lincoln Center event and to purchase tickets, head over to their website.