Documentary, Features, News, Podcast

Listen: Women & Hollywood Podcast #22: ‘What Happened, Miss Simone?’ Director Liz Garbus

Liz Garbus’s “What Happened, Miss Simone?” is the sole woman-helmed documentary in the running for this year’s Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards.

The Netflix doc, which features never-before-heard recordings of the legendary singer, focuses on Simone’s civil rights activism in addition to her incredible music career.

Women and Hollywood talked to Garbus about the Oscar nomination, how she picks her films and what advice she has about forging a career as a documentary filmmaker.

Listen on iTunes.


Exclusive: Noémie Merlant is a New Mom Struggling to Cope in “Baby Ruby” Clip

Noémie Merlant finds herself in another living nightmare in “Baby Ruby.” After escaping the clutches of an egomaniacal boss in ‘Tár,” the French actress plays a new mother...

Sundance 2023 Preview: Judy Blume, the Indigo Girls, and Bethann Hardison Make Their Mark on Park City

The first major fest of 2023 is nearly upon us. With over 100 films representing 23 countries, the 25th edition of Sundance Film Festival features plenty of promising titles from emerging voices as...

Quote of the Day: Michelle Yeoh Says “We Can Tell Our Own Stories on Our Own Terms”

Michelle Yeoh took home an award and made history at last night’s National Board of Review gala. The Oscar favorite received Best Actress honors for “Everything Everywhere All At...

Posts Search

Publishing Dates
Start date
- select start date -
End date
- select end date -
Category
News
Films
Interviews
Features
Trailers
Festivals
Television
RESET