“A thought-provoking and informative study. . . . The sharply delineated analyses, supported by solid research on social and historical contexts and film techniques, make it an accessible and useful text for students and scholars of all levels.”—Studies in Latin American Popular Culture
“This volume is a valuable source of information about the work of women directors in Latin America, especially in light of the scarcity of scholarly studies in film theory and criticism about women directors, both in the region and more widely.”—Sofía Ruiz-Alfaro, Aztlán: A Journal of Chicano Studies
“Women filmmakers are marginalized, underdistributed, and underappreciated in Latin America, so how is it that their work is so good? Roberts-Camps explores the work of eight filmmakers from four countries to explore the challenges, and the opportunities, of making important films outside the commercial machine.”—Debra A. Castillo, author of Redreaming America: Toward a Bilingual American Culture
“Provides the perfect way to understand how filmic form underscores content in the work of important (and often overlooked) women directors from Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Mexico. In a highly readable and enjoyable style, the author demonstrates how the connecting thread among the women included is the manner in which each one seeks to contest or subvert the dominant social order. This book is highly recommended for scholars and students alike.”—Melissa A. Fitch, author of Side Dishes: Latina American Women, Sex, and Cultural Production
