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Martha Coolidge (born August 17, 1946) is an American film director and former President of the Directors Guild of America. She has directed such films as Valley Girl, Real Genius and Rambling Rose.
Martha Coolidge is an American director, producer and writer known for her eclectic and diverse projects. She has worked with Hollywood stars like Nicolas Cage, Val Kilmer and James Gandolfini, and received many awards and honors for her work.
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Martha Coolidge, American filmmaker who achieved commercial success directing movies often underlain by a feminist perspective. Her notable films included Valley Girl, Real Genius, and Angie. She also occasionally directed episodes of TV shows.
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May 22, 2022 · Learn how Martha Coolidge became one of the few women to direct a teen movie, Valley Girl, and how she fought for women's representation in the film industry. Read her interview with Authority Magazine on her career, challenges, and achievements.
Martha Coolidge. Director: Valley Girl. Martha Patterson Coolidge was born on August 17, 1946 in New Haven Connecticut. She studied illustration at Rhode Island School of Design, but changed majors, becoming the first film major at the school.
- August 17, 1946
Martha Coolidge is one of America’s most distinguished directors, and is an important trailblazer for women entering the industry. Her award winning films led her from indies and documentaries in New York to Los Angeles to follow her dreams.
Feb 1, 2024 · Made nearly half a century ago and long hiding in plain sight, Martha Coolidge’s “Not a Pretty Picture” is at once an autobiographical documentary, a Pirandellian psychodrama, an acting exercise,...
