Allison Anders

Film director and screenwriter

1954-11-16

Allison Anders is an American independent film director and screenwriter known for films such as Gas Food Lodging and Mi Vida Loca.

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Sundance is the only hand that feeds for women directors.
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Unless it's something very clever like 'Memento,' most independent films have a very tough life out there.
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Music has always been a great solace for me. It's still something that gives me far more joy than movies, I must say. I love movies, too. But somehow, music can transport you. There are so many different kinds of experiences you can have with music.
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Trauma creates one of four types of people: victims, rescuers, or perps - and if you're really lucky and really strong and very willing and brave, survivors.
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