The original girlboss invented Hollywood itself — and you've never heard her name.
Arguably the quintessential film siren of the silent era, Mary Pickford was known as "America's Sweetheart." This documentary explores Pickford's life beyond the screen, as a writer, producer, director and keen businesswoman who co-founded United Artists. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and featuring clips of Pickford's movies, the film offers insight from historians, film critics (including Leonard Maltin) and silver-screen stars such as Janet Leigh and Roddy McDowall.
Production
Rare Pickford-directed scenes that she buried herself
Editing
Jarring but effective jumps between eras
Writing
Whoopi's narration balances reverence with bite
Director
Hugh Munro Neely
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
