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Half the Picture 2018

“The women behind the camera. The stories behind the women.”

Status
Released
Runtime
94 minutes
Director
Amy Adrion
Network
Leocadia Films
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What is Half the Picture?

Topic: Film "Half the Picture" (2018). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2018
Status
Released
Runtime
94 minutes
Release date
Jan 23, 2018
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Leocadia Films
Genres
Documentary
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★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 14 votes
Episode runtime
~94 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Leocadia Films
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Topic: Film "Half the Picture" (2018).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count: 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use only provided material.
Title: Half the Picture.
Year: 2018.
Genre: Documentary.
Director: Amy Adrion.
Subject: Women directors in Hollywood, their art, lives, careers, and the struggles they face. Specifically, discriminatory hiring practices concerning women directors and an inspiring conversation with those who have succeeded.
Cast/Participants: Ava DuVernay, Brenda Chapman, Caroline Libresco, Catherine Hardwicke.
Release Info: US release on 01/23/2018. Premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Limited theatrical release on June 8, 2018.
Runtime: 1h 34m.
Additional details: Adrion interviewed over 40 female filmmakers. Filming started two months into an EEOC inquiry.
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“A gripping exploration of documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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Half the Picture holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 14 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

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Half the Picture is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

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Half the Picture was directed by Amy Adrion.

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