Half the Picture

Amy Adrion’s documentary asks a simple but vitally important question: why are there so few female film directors? Arriving at seemingly a tipping point in gender equality in Hollywood, ‘Half the Picture’ gathers together female filmmakers including Lena Dunham, Ava DuVernay, Jill Soloway and Penelope Spheeris to share stories about their lives and careers. It doesn’t dodge issues of harassment and abuse and remains honest, witty and upbeat.