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title: "Half the Picture"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/half-the-picture-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 490071
imdb_id: "tt5713994"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 14
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Half the Picture (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/half-the-picture-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Amy Adrion
- **Networks / Studios**: Leocadia Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ava DuVernay** as *Self*
- **Brenda Chapman** as *Self*
- **Caroline Libresco** as *Self*
- **Catherine Hardwicke** as *Self*
- **Chris Hegedus** as *Self*
- **Daisy von Scherler Mayer** as *Self*
- **Dolores Y. Leal** as *Self*
- **Gina Prince-Bythewood** as *Self*
- **Jamie Babbit** as *Self*
- **Jennifer Phang** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Half the Picture online?
Half the Picture is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Half the Picture?
Half the Picture was directed by Amy Adrion.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Half the Picture — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/490071)
- [Half the Picture - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half_the_Picture)
- [Half the Picture (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5713994/)
- [Half the Picture (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/490071-half-the-picture/cast)
- [Half the Picture: calling time on Hollywood's macho leadership cliches | Film industry](http://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/may/31/half-the-picture-amy-adrion-interview)
- [Half the Picture (2018) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/movie/half-the-picture/credits)

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