Backwards & in heels: the past, present and future of women working in film
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McGowan, Rose, 1973- writer of foreword.
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Coral Gables, FL : Mango Publishing Group, 2018.
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254 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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"Backwards and in Heels tells the history of women in film in a different way, with stories about incredible ladies who made their mark throughout each era of Hollywood. From the first women directors, to the iconic movie stars, and present day activists. Each of these stories are inspiring accomplishments of women, and they also highlight the specific obstacles women have had to face. Backwards and in Heels combines research and exclusive interviews with influential women and men working in Hollywood today, such as Geena Davis, J.J. Abrams, Ava DuVernay, Octavia Spencer, America Ferrera, Paul Feig and many more, as well as film professors, historians and experts"--Provided by publisher.

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"Backwards and in Heels tells the history of women in film in a different way, with stories about incredible ladies who made their mark throughout each era of Hollywood. From the first women directors, to the iconic movie stars, and present day activists. Each of these stories are inspiring accomplishments of women, and they also highlight the specific obstacles women have had to face. Backwards and in Heels combines research and exclusive interviews with influential women and men working in Hollywood today, such as Geena Davis, J.J. Abrams, Ava DuVernay, Octavia Spencer, America Ferrera, Paul Feig and many more, as well as film professors, historians and experts"--Provided by publisher.
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Malone, A., & McGowan, R. (2018). Backwards & in heels: the past, present and future of women working in film. Coral Gables, FL, Mango Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Malone, Alicia and Rose McGowan. 2018. Backwards & in Heels: The Past, Present and Future of Women Working in Film. Coral Gables, FL, Mango Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Malone, Alicia and Rose McGowan, Backwards & in Heels: The Past, Present and Future of Women Working in Film. Coral Gables, FL, Mango Publishing Group, 2018.

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Malone, Alicia, and Rose McGowan. Backwards & in Heels: The Past, Present and Future of Women Working in Film. Coral Gables, FL, Mango Publishing Group, 2018.

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