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    • Author: Bolanim
    Sisters in Cinema (2003) was written, produced, and directed by Yvonne Welbon. This film is a brief look at an important, but overlooked subject--African-American women as movie directors.

    To my knowledge, this is the first documentary about this topic,and it represents an excellent beginning.

    However, because we see continued shots of Ms. Welbon walking along the street--presumably in search of the directors--and because the film is short--only 57 minutes--what we are shown is an almost subliminal view of the work of 20 directors. They are on and off the screen so quickly that it's hard to just remember their names, let alone appreciate what they have accomplished.

    The fact that Hollywood and the independent studios don't favor women directors--particularly African-American women directors--is deplorable. Ms. Welbon has produced a film that at least brings to light this bad situation. Now we need a film--from Ms. Welbon or another director--that begins where "Sisters in Cinema" ends.
  • Credited cast:
    Stephanie Allain Stephanie Allain - Herself
    Madeline Anderson Madeline Anderson - Herself
    Maya Angelou Maya Angelou - Herself
    Neema Barnette Neema Barnette - Herself
    Julie Dash Julie Dash - Herself
    Bridgett M. Davis Bridgett M. Davis - Herself (as Bridgett Davis)
    DeMane Davis DeMane Davis - Herself
    Zeinabu irene Davis Zeinabu irene Davis - Herself
    Cheryl Dunye Cheryl Dunye - Herself
    Shari Frilot Shari Frilot - Herself
    Dianne Houston Dianne Houston - Herself
    Coquie Hughes Coquie Hughes - Herself
    Kasi Lemmons Kasi Lemmons - Herself
    Jessie Maple Jessie Maple - Herself
    Vanessa Middleton Vanessa Middleton - Herself
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