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Joan Micklin Silver

Joan Micklin Silver

Born: May 24, 1935
Died: December 31, 2020
in Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Joan Micklin Silver (May 24, 1935 – December 31, 2020) was an American director.

She was born in Omaha, Nebraska and received her B.A. From Sarah Lawrence College.

Her early low budget film Hester Street received Best Actress Oscar nomination for actress Carol Kane. Her 1977 film Between the Lines was entered into the 27th Berlin International Film Festival. She is also known for the film Crossing Delancey which was released in 1988 and stars Amy Irving. She also conceived and directed the musical revue A... My Name Is Alice with Julianne Boyd.

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Movies for Joan Micklin Silver...

Calling the Shots
Title: Calling the Shots
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 1988
Type: Movie
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Documentary about women in the film industry. Numerous notable actresses and female directors share their thoughts.
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Joan Micklin Silver: Encounters with the New York Director
Title: Joan Micklin Silver: Encounters with the New York Director
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1983
Type: Movie
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This 1983 German documentary by Katja Raganelli features director Joan Micklin Silver; her husband, Ray Silver; and a handful of key collaborators discussing her film work, from her debut feature HESTER STREET through her romantic comedy HEAD OVER HEELS.
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