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Calling the Shots (1988) — Ligoscope

Calling the Shots

Calling the Shots

1988 · 100 min · Directed by Janis Cole

★ 9.0(1 TMDB votes)

Documentary about women in the film industry. Numerous notable actresses and female directors share their thoughts.

Cast

Karen Arthur

Karen Arthur

Self

Lizzie Borden

Lizzie Borden

Self

Barbara Boyle

Self

Joyce Chopra

Joyce Chopra

Self

Martha Coolidge

Martha Coolidge

Self

Donna Deitch

Donna Deitch

Self

Jill Godmilow

Jill Godmilow

Self

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Self

Randa Haines

Randa Haines

Self

Amy Holden Jones

Amy Holden Jones

Self

Ann Hui

Ann Hui

Self

Margot Kidder

Margot Kidder

Self

Sherry Lansing

Sherry Lansing

Self

Jeanne Moreau

Jeanne Moreau

Self

Euzhan Palcy

Euzhan Palcy

Self

Mala Powers

Mala Powers

Self

Patricia Resnick

Patricia Resnick

Self

Susan Seidelman

Susan Seidelman

Self

Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

Self

Joan Micklin Silver

Joan Micklin Silver

Self

Penelope Spheeris

Penelope Spheeris

Self

Joan Tewkesbury

Joan Tewkesbury

Self

Agnès Varda

Agnès Varda

Self

Chantal Akerman

Chantal Akerman

Self

Crew

Director: Janis Cole, Holly Dale
Writer: Holly Dale, Janis Cole
Producer: Janis Cole, Holly Dale
Cinematography: Sandi Sissel, John Walker, Judy Irola
Editor: Janis Cole

Details

Studios: Cineplex Odeon Films
Countries: Canada
Languages: English
Release: September 8, 1988

Releases

Sep 08, 1988CanadaTheatrical

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