Getting Personal
An Interview with Writer/Director Allison Anders
By Jennifer M. Wood
URL: http://www.moviemaker.com/screenwriting/article/getting_personal_2471/
For writer/director Allison Anders, life has not always been "like the movies." From a tumultuous upbringing to the demands of motherhood while pursuing her career, Anders has worked tirelessly to make a name for herself in the film industry. Today, she remains one of America's most prolific and recognized female moviemakers, a reputation she's gained by giving the audience a piece of herself with each film.