
Calling the Shots
Documentary
Overview
Documentary about women in the film industry. Numerous notable actresses and female directors share their thoughts.
Top Cast


Karen Arthur
Karen Arthur
Self
Karen Arthur
Self


Lizzie Borden
Lizzie Borden
Self
Lizzie Borden
Self
Barbara Boyle
Barbara Boyle
Self
Barbara Boyle
Self


Joyce Chopra
Joyce Chopra
Self
Joyce Chopra
Self


Martha Coolidge
Martha Coolidge
Self
Martha Coolidge
Self


Donna Deitch
Donna Deitch
Self
Donna Deitch
Self


Jill Godmilow
Jill Godmilow
Self
Jill Godmilow
Self


Lee Grant
Lee Grant
Self
Lee Grant
Self


Randa Haines
Randa Haines
Self
Randa Haines
Self


Amy Holden Jones
Amy Holden Jones
Self
Amy Holden Jones
Self
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