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
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ 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.
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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.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Half the Picture worth watching?
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.
How long is the movie Half the Picture and when was it released?
Half the Picture is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.
Who directed Half the Picture?
Half the Picture was directed by Amy Adrion.
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