THIS TUESDAY!
In the 248-year history of America, no woman has been allowed to sit behind the historic Resolute Desk inside the Oval Office. In the 118 years of cinema, until recently, only 4% of the Top 100 movies each year were directed by a woman. Though most of us can name the two women who have made it to the presidential ballot in our history, none of us can name the first woman to make a motion picture — Alice Guy-Blaché. So we figured, what the heck, what better time to honor and recognize the first woman who looked into the lens of a camera and told the world a story. This piercing documentary, narrated and executive produced by Jodie Foster, unravels the mystery of Alice Guy[GHEE]-Blaché – the unsung hero whose work shaped and revolutionized filmmaking. She made nearly 1,000 films in her career, and yet, she was somehow erased from history. In fact, during her time as a filmmaker, from 1896-1920, there were hundreds of women directors, producers, writers, and editors. And little of their work was preserved. The Movies became a “man’s world,” shutting out stories about, from, and by half the world’s population. This purposeful black-out did not make us a better people. More than anyone else, Alice Guy-Blaché was determined to not let that happen. We are honored in this historic month to remember Alice Guy-Blaché — and all the women who’ve decided their voice will no longer be silenced. A stunning piece of Hidden History. Don’t miss this!
Tuesday, November 12th
1PM and 7PM
TCFF TUESDAYS
52 Weeks! 52 Films!
The State and Bijou are a project of the Traverse City Film Festival
