November 16, 2019
For Sama , shot, directed and produced by Waad al-Kateab, is a harrowing love letter to al-Kateab’s daughter Sama, who was born on the last day of
Docs about Women
October 25, 2019
"Loves being pregnant" is not usually a statement found on one’s bio, but it’s certainly relevant information when it comes to Nicole Williamson. The
September 27, 2019
It’s been a year since 93Queen ' s theatrical release and subsequent POV broadcast. As the successful chaos of the release quiets, I am developing a
May 3, 2019
Erin Lee Carr ( Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop ; Mommy Dead and Dearest ) has built an impressive career turning ripped-from-the-
April 30, 2019
Roman philosopher Seneca once said, "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Apparently, Rachel Lears was listening. Her self-
April 6, 2019
Stephanie Wang-Breal’s Blowin’ Up —the term that sex workers use for leaving one’s pimp—is a surprising slice of cinema vérité, an artistic and
March 28, 2019
In October 2011, the documentary series Women, War & Peace premiered on PBS. It consisted of five hour-long docs, including Pray the Devil Back
February 16, 2019
If you are an urban Indian woman, chances are that you’ve been asked at some point to desist from touching or staining or entering spaces while on
February 13, 2019
If we listed Betsy West and Julie Cohen’s numerous accolades, films, documentary news programs and teaching credentials—namely all the reasons they
February 17, 2016
Editor's note: Over the next few weeks, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the films that have been honored by the Academy of Motion