Co-Authors Jill Tietjen and Barbara Bridges join our podcast to share why they created Hollywood: Her Story. This beautiful book features 1200 fabulous women throughout history, who have been involved in shaping the movie industry for over 100 years. They range from the starlets you've seen on camera to the women behind the scenes, many who have directed and produced films with great passion and commitment. The women who have paved the path for those today who are in the movie industry.
Jill shares that there were women who did everything from the beginning from producers, editors, screenwriters, stuntwomen, camera operators, set designers, directors, and more. The only thing is they were never acknowledged as their male counterparts were. One example is June Foray, a voice actress with over 300 voiceovers. Mel Blanc was the June Foray for animation and received so much recognition. Barbara highlights Alice Guy-Blache, who in 1896 began her directorial career directing over 1000 movies and managed her own studio. Her films were not recognized for many years until recently when her legacy is being told.
Is there a docu-series in the works or a course coming to a college campus? We think there should be.
Hollywood Her Story:
Jill S. Tietjen & Barbara Bridges
Co-Authors
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