56m; U.S.

Director: Mimi Pickering

Synopsis: Documentary on folksinger Hazel Dickens. Profiles a “modern” woman dealing with contemporary issues from a feminist perspective which has evolved from her own experiences, being Appalachian, displaced physically and culturally, poor and working class, a woman artist in a man’s world, and a bearer of tradition. Includes a number of complete song performances of feminist ballads and union rousers. Interweaves threads of feminism, folksinging and union organizing, though the focus is definitely more on the first two.

Contact: Pacific Film Archive Laura Deutch Outreach Coordinator Pacific Film Archive 2625 Durant Avenue Berkeley, CA 94720-2250 510/642-6883 http://www.bampfa.berkeley.edu/pfa