Praise for Hollywood: Her Story
We're honored to have had overwhelming support and positive reaction to Hollywood: Her Story, An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies. Below are just some of the many examples of kind words and praise that the book has received.
Thank you.
"The women who make Hollywood tick! They have always existed behind the scenes and their accomplishments have never found the pedestal they deserve. Jill and Barbara re-introduce us to these women by adding them back into the historical narratives where they always belonged. Reading their achievements we realize that Hollywood was built on their backs! Bravo."
SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY
Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker
"What an eye-opening thrill! This vibrant visual collection strikes a blow to the forces seeking to exclude and erase us from the story of cinema."
KIRSTEN JOHNSON
Cinematographer & Documentary Filmmaker
"It is a great honor to be included in Hollywood: Her Story, alongside so many extraordinary women who have inspired me throughout my life and career."
SHERRY LANSING
Former President of 20th Century Fox
Former Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures
"This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning the many contributions of women behind and in front of the camera. As a filmmaker and a father of two dynamic girls, it’s great to see all the women who contributed to cinema’s past—and hopefully more so to its future!"
DANIEL JUNGE
Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker
"At last a book that celebrates the role of women and their tremendous contribution to the film industry!"
DONNA DEWEY
Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker
"This book is a vital expansion of the historical record—illuminating the key contributions of women to Hollywood, the screen industry and the American imagination."
KERI PUTNAM
Sundance Institute Executive Director
"I can't tell you how gorgeous this book is. What an extraordinary piece of history you have captured from women in so many areas and decades of film. Your book . . .[is] an absolute treasure! You did an amazing job putting together so many inspiring women (who) have contributed in every way [to the movies]. I'm so honored to be a very small part of something so big you have created."
PAULA DUPRE PESMAN
Producer, Best Documentary Feature Oscar Winner
"Thank you for writing this special look at the unsung women who helped make Hollywood."
HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
Former Secretary of State
