Sisters in Cinema (2003) is the much anticipated feature documentary by Yvonne Welbon that traces the careers of inspiring African American women filmmakers from the early part of the 20th Century to today. As the first documentary of its kind, Sisters in Cinema creates a strong visual history of the contributions of African American women to the film industry that traces the careers of inspiring African American women filmmakers from the early part of the 20th century to today.
Directed by
Yvonne Welbon
Written by
Yvonne Welbon
Starring
Stephanie Allain (Herself); Madeline Anderson (Herself); Maya Angelou (Herself); Neema Barnette (Herself); Julie Dash (Herself); Bridgett M. Davis (Herself (as Bridgett Davis)); DeMane Davis (Herself); Zeinabu irene Davis (Herself); Cheryl Dunye (Herself); Shari Frilot (Herself); Dianne Houston (Herself); Coquie Hughes (Herself); Kasi Lemmons (Herself); Jessie Maple (Herself); Vanessa Middleton (Herself). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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