Dykes, Camera, Action!

Directed by Caroline Berler

With Desiree Akhavan, Cheryl Dunye, Su Friedrich, Jenni Olson and B. Ruby Rich

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.