The Films of Susan Seidelman Susan Kerns 9781399503068

This first collection devoted to Susan Seidelman director, producer and visionary of feminist American cinema and television includes never-before-published archival material and an interview with insights into her process and thoughts on #timesup and the future of the industry. Her debut feature, Smithereens, was the first American independent film to compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes. Her knack for casting saw her insist on Madonna for Desperately Seeking Susan before Madonna was famous. Seidelman directed Meryl Streep and John Malkovich in their first comedy features, Roseanne Barr in her first feature film and Laverne Cox in one of her earliest features. Seidelman also directed the Sex and the City pilot, kickstarting a global phenomenon. Seidelman's career is one of firsts, yet little is written about her. This collection begins filling that gap while opening the door for additional scholarship, making this a valuable text for years to come.

About the Author
Susan Santha Kerns is Associate Professor of Cinema and Television Arts at Columbia College Chicago.


Book Information
ISBN 9781399503068
Author Susan Kerns
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Edinburgh University Press
Publisher Edinburgh University Press
Series ReFocus: The American Directors Series