Julie Dash: "Trail-Blazing Black Female Director"

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LA Rebellion filmmaker Julie Dash recently made Indiewire's list of "Trail-Blazing Black Female Directors."

Julie DashIn light of director Ava Duvernay's recent success with her film Middle of Nowhere, the article called attention to the previous achievements of black female filmmakers, citing Dash for gaining the first theatrical release of a film directed by an African American female, as well being nominated for a DGA award. It is the achievements of filmmakers like Dash that paved the way for a new generation. 

To read about the other featured trail-blazers, including the only woman to direct Marlon Brando in a feature film, please visit Indiewire

For more on Julie Dash, please visit the L.A. Rebellion website