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How Motherhood Revolutionized My Filmmaking Approach (and How I See America)

Film
By Rachel Boynton | September 16, 2021
By Rachel Boynton | September 16, 2021

How Motherhood Revolutionized My Filmmaking Approach (and How I See America)

Rachel Boynton on the genesis of her new film Civil War (or, Who Do We Think We Are), and why she re-envisioned the way she made documentaries.

My Only Work Now Is You

Music
By Brandy Zdan | September 9, 2021
By Brandy Zdan | September 9, 2021

My Only Work Now Is You

Brandy Zdan on grieving a miscarriage, becoming a mother in isolation, and learning to trust her artistic instincts.

The Revolutionary Act of (Female) Desire

Film
By Stacy Rukeyser | August 27, 2021
By Stacy Rukeyser | August 27, 2021

The Revolutionary Act of (Female) Desire

Showrunner Stacy Rukeyser on why she created her new taboo-breaking Netflix hit, Sex/Life.

My Monster

Film
By Romola Garai | July 22, 2020
By Romola Garai | July 22, 2020

My Monster

Actress turned writer-director Romola Garai on motherhood and making her feature debut with the forthcoming horror film Amulet.

How Motherhood Made Jackie McLean a Musician

Music
By Jackie McLean | November 22, 2019
By Jackie McLean | November 22, 2019

How Motherhood Made Jackie McLean a Musician

The artist talks writing her first song a month after having her first child.

My Life as an Unexpected Actress

Film
By Cindy Silver | July 17, 2019
By Cindy Silver | July 17, 2019

My Life as an Unexpected Actress

Cindy Silver fostered her son Nathan’s creativity and now plays another important role in his life: his favorite actress.

Film, Family, and Other F-words That Don’t Always Get Along

Film
By Autumn McAlpin | July 10, 2019
By Autumn McAlpin | July 10, 2019

Film, Family, and Other F-words That Don’t Always Get Along

Miss Arizona writer-director Autumn McAlpin on the very challenging realities of trying to balance art with life obligations.

Lake Bell Talks with Santigold for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Lake Bell | June 20, 2019
By Lake Bell | June 20, 2019

Lake Bell Talks with Santigold for the Talkhouse Podcast

Friends Lake and Santi take a break from their hectic schedules to talk motherhood, creativity and the challenges of balancing the two.

Mother’s Day Moments on the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Talkhouse Podcast | May 9, 2019
By Talkhouse Podcast | May 9, 2019

Mother’s Day Moments on the Talkhouse Podcast

In our 250th episode, we celebrate mothers and maternal figures.

Excuse Me While I Pump …

Film
By Vashti Anderson | January 22, 2019
By Vashti Anderson | January 22, 2019

Excuse Me While I Pump …

Or, the adventures of a new mother attending a faraway film festival with her first feature — but not her baby.

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