This is a fast-paced film through the long life of a remarkable woman. A pioneer of early cinema, Alice Guy was uncredited and overlooked, sometimes deliberately, and her foundational work was ignored for a long time.
Even by the film industry, who should have cherished her.
But besides that, it's an interesting journey through the process of finding her. Archives have some things, but finding great items in family attics and boxes was wonderful to see. It gives me hope that the stories of other hidden figures will continue to come out over time as people begin to look harder for women's stories.
Wonderful treasure. I had no idea going in to this film how it would pull me in.
Even by the film industry, who should have cherished her.
But besides that, it's an interesting journey through the process of finding her. Archives have some things, but finding great items in family attics and boxes was wonderful to see. It gives me hope that the stories of other hidden figures will continue to come out over time as people begin to look harder for women's stories.
Wonderful treasure. I had no idea going in to this film how it would pull me in.