First Time Female Director (2024) (original) (raw)
Follows a newly minted female director in a local theater in Glendale, California, struggling to fill the shoes of her male predecessor, putting her Southern rural drama in jeopardy.
Follows a newly minted female director in a local theater in Glendale, California, struggling to fill the shoes of her male predecessor, putting her Southern rural drama in jeopardy. (less)
Director: Chelsea Peretti
Starring: Chelsea Peretti, Kate Berlant, Tim Heidecker, Heather Lawless, Benito Skinner
Review by Brian Orndorf, March 6, 2024
5 / 10
Longtime actress and comedian Chelsea Peretti makes her directorial debut in the aptly titled, �First Time Female Director.� While not a faux documentary, Peretti looks to mimic the mood of Christopher Guest�s �Waiting for Guffman� with the feature, which examines the messiness of a play handled by someone who�s never had to manage large egos and tough criticism before, creating chaos after receiving a prime career opportunity. Peretti (who also scripts) gets very silly with the picture, which is a blessing, happily fumbling around with various disasters and uncomfortable interactions. �First ...read more...
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