Nellie Bly Makes the News

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Shorts 2: Women
Roxie Theatre Sun, Jun 3, 2018 12:30 PM
Generic theme? Maybe, but these films about women taking charge is anything but. Fear Us Women - Exit - Nellie Bly Makes The News - No More
Shorts 2: Women
Roxie Theatre Wed, Jun 6, 2018 7:16 PM
Generic theme? Maybe, but these films about women taking charge is anything but. Fear Us Women - Exit - Nellie Bly Makes The News - No More
Film Info
Director:Penny Lane
Running Time:23 min.
Country:USA
Year of Release:2017

Description

NELLIE BLY MAKES THE NEWS' presents the story of Nellie Bly, a muckracking investigative journalist who changed the game for women in reporting before women even had the right to vote. Taking the style she established in 'NUTS!' a step further, director Penny Lane creates an entirely animated documentary. Drawing from extensive primary sources including Bly’s own writing, and presenting both real-world interviewees and reenactments in several styles of animation and illustration, this short film investigates the porous line between reporting facts and telling stories, while creating a dynamic portrait of a woman who refused to accept the status quo.