movies by or about women opening US/Can Jul 19

Above the Shadows Olivia Thirlby

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male director, female coscreenwriter, male protagonist
The Lion King
Brenda Chapman cowrites this fantasy drama about a lion prince who must take responsibility and ascend his father’s throne. (male director)
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female director, female screenwriter, female protagonist
Above the Shadows [pictured]
Claudia Myers writes and directs this fantasy drama about a young woman (Olivia Thirlby) who is essentially invisible to everyone around her.
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male director, female coscreenwriter, female protagonist
The Price for Silence
Lynn Mancinelli cowrites and stars in this drama about a woman who confronts her abusive family. (male director)
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male director, male screenwriter, female protagonist
Rosie
Sarah Greene stars in this drama about a woman trying to protect her family after they become homeless. (male writer and director)
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male director, male screenwriter, female protagonist
Tiny: The Life of Erin Blackwell
Photographer Mary Ellen Mark and her subject, former street kid Erin Blackwell, are featured in this documentary. (male director)
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