Cynthia Bemis Abrams sits down with Oscar-nominated documentary director Julie Cohen to explore her career in network TV journalism and filmmaking. The conversation covers Cohen's path to power as a storyteller, highlighting her work on films about Pauli Murray, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Julia Child.
Cohen shares insights into her acclaimed projects, including:
RBG (2018), the documentary about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, which gained widespread recognition.
My Name is Pauli Murray (2021), the film on the groundbreaking but lesser-known civil rights activist and attorney. Every Body (2023), a documentary about the intersex rights movement and personal narratives.
Cynthia and Julie discuss highlights of Julia Child's pioneering influence on television and women's roles in professional kitchens. Cohen provides insight into Child's legacy as a feminist figure and the impact of her political activism, particularly regarding reproductive rights and HIV/AIDS awareness.
Julie Cohen actively promotes her latest documentary, The Path Forward (2024).
Personal stories shared in the film and their broader significance Julie Cohen's Films: Julia (2021): https://imagine-entertainment.com/documentary/julia/
The Path Forward (2024): https://deadline.com/video/the-path-forward-trailer-julie-cohen-mo-husseini-documentary/
My Name is Pauli Murray (2021): https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/sep/15/my-name-is-pauli-murray-review-the-legacy-of-a-fearless-campaigner
RBG (2018): https://www.magpictures.com/rbg/
Every Body (2023): https://www.focusfeatures.com/every-body
To book a screening of A Path Forward : https://grasshopperfilm.com/
By Spring 2025, A Path Forward will be available on paid streaming channels, including Apple+.
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