Renegade Women in Film and TV, Elizabeth Weitzman
Renegade Women in Film and TV, Elizabeth Weitzman
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Renegade Women in Film and TV

Author: Elizabeth Weitzman

Narrator: Mozhan Marnò

Unabridged: 3 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/05/2019


Synopsis

A charming and timely tribute to the women who broke glass ceilings in film and television, debuting during an historic time of change in the entertainment industry.
 
Renegade Women in Film and TV blends fascinating biographical profiles and exclusive interviews with icons like Barbra Streisand, Rita Moreno, and Sigourney Weaver to celebrate the accomplishments of 50 extraordinary women throughout the history of entertainment. Each profile highlights the groundbreaking accomplishments and essential work of pioneers from the big and small screens, offering little-known facts about household names (Lucille Ball, Oprah Winfrey, Nora Ephron) and crucial introductions to overlooked pioneers (Alla Nazimova, Anna May Wong, Frances Marion). From 19th century iconoclast Alice Guy Blaché to 21st century trailblazer Ava DuVernay, Renegade Women honors the women who succeeded against all odds, changing their industry in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

About The Author

ELIZABETH WEITZMAN is an author, journalist and long-time film critic, most recently for the New York Daily News, where she covered film and entertainment for 15 years. She has reviewed movies and interviewed hundreds of celebrities forthe New York Times, New York Observer, Village Voice, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, Interview, Time Out New York, and more. In 2015, she was named one of New York's Top Film Critics by The Hollywood Reporter-- one of only three women that year to make the list. In addition to being a member of the prestigious New York Film Critics Circle, Weitzman holds a Master's Degree in Cinema Studies from NYU and is the author of 32 books for children and young adults.AUSTEN CLAIRE CLEMENTS is a freelance illustrator and graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a Teen Vogue intern, her illustrations caught the eye of the Editor-in-Chief, Elaine Welteroth, who commissioned her to design a cosmetics case in an exclusive partnership with the magazine and Maybelline. Her work has been featured in Glamour, Teen Vogue, InStyle, PopSugar, and more.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica on April 01, 2019

I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. First off, this is a gorgeous coffee table book! The illustrations are so cute and I love the backgrounds of each portrait. The backgrounds all showcase something special about the woman featured. I loved the selection of......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader on December 31, 2019

Renegade Women in Film and TV is the pretty epic tribute to trailblazing women. The illustrations are out-of-this-world, and I loved all the profiles and interview tidbits. Lucille Ball, Barbra Streisand, Oprah, Frances Marion- so many icons. This is a beautiful and thoughtful book for gifting or di......more

Goodreads review by Nursebookie on March 30, 2020

This gorgeous book was an amazing tribute, and beautifully illustrated book of the women in film and television and the most iconic names in the entertainment industry.   Renegade Women in Film and TV has stunning illustrations, with biographical profiles, exclusive interviews with icons like Barbra......more

Goodreads review by Maria on March 20, 2022

Thank you to author for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review. This book was so engaging and cool, I love the writing style and it’s just a beautiful book. Perfect to gift for the film/movie lover!......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea | thrillerbookbabe on March 07, 2020

I loved this book! This book is everything I love to support and want in a book. Each page is a different profile of an amazing woman like Oprah, Shonda Rhimes, and Amy Poehler. Thank you so much to Renegade Film Book for this beautiful and inspiring book! Strong women are a major part of my life, a......more


Quotes

"Renegade Women is a must-read." -- Paste

"With lovely illustrations and in-depth bios along with exclusive interviews... this is one book pop culture aficionados won’t want to miss." -- Parade.com

"[This] beautifully illustrated book... is the perfect way to celebrate women in entertainment." --Bustle

"Weitzman has a sense of fun, a sense of history and, when warranted, of outrage." --NY Daily News