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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Martha Coolidge (born August 17, 1946) is an American film director and former President of the Directors Guild of America. Description above from the Wikipedia article Martha Coolidge, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Complete Filmography

Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
2020
as Self
The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that ...

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
2020
as Self
The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of all...

I'll Find You
2019
as NY Female Florist
Inspired by stories of Polish musicians from the 1930s and 40s. Two young lovers, Robert, a Catholic opera singer, and Rachel, a Jewish violin virtuos...

I'll Find You
2019
Director
Inspired by stories of Polish musicians from the 1930s and 40s. Two young lovers, Robert, a Catholic opera singer, and Rachel, a Jewish violin virtuos...

Half the Picture
2018
as Self
At a pivotal moment for gender equality in Hollywood, successful women directors talk about their art, lives and careers.
Celluloid Ceilings
2015
as Self
Even though women make up 51 percent of the U.S. population, only about 4 percent of movies are directed by women. Of the 220 TV shows, representing a...

Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women
2014
as Self
Using rare footage and exclusive interviews with filmmakers from all over the globe, "Reel Herstory" corrects the historic notion that women behind th...

Nora Roberts' Tribute
2009
Director
A former child star buys her grandmother's house to rescue it from ruin but her hope for serenity is soon eclipsed by haunting dreams of her famous gr...

An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
2009
Director, Executive Producer
A fourth grader and her friends deal with bullying from a more popular girl in their class.

Material Girls
2006
Director
Two wealthy sisters, both heiresses to their family's cosmetics fortune, are given a wake-up call when a scandal and ensuing investigation strip them ...

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
2005
as Self
"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.

12 Days of Christmas Eve
2004
Director
Calvin Carter, a successful business executive, has it all, but neglects those closest to him. On Christmas Eve, all that changes when the sign on his...

Infidelity
2004
Executive Producer
A married family therapist cheats on her husband with a younger man and becomes trapped in her double life, unable to say anything and risk hurting ei...

The Prince & Me
2004
Director
A fairy tale love-story about pre-med student Paige who falls in love with a Danish Prince "Eddie" who refused to follow the traditions of his parents...
Valley Girl: 20 Totally Tubular Years Later
2003
as Self
A retrospective of the 1983 film "Valley Girl," featuring interviews with the cast and crew.
Valley Girl: In Conversation - Nicolas Cage And Martha Coolidge
2003
as Self
Actor Nicolas Cage and director Martha Coolidge sit down to discuss their wok on the 1983 film "Valley Girl."
The Music of Valley Girl
2003
as Self
A retrospective of the music featured in the 1983 film Valley Girl.

The Ponder Heart
2001
Director
Uncle Daniel Ponder moves to give away his fortune, while his niece, Edna Earle, tries to tighten the reins on Daniel's generosity. After Daniel marri...

The Flamingo Rising
2001
Director
When Hubert Lee decides to open the world's largest drive-in movie theater across the street from a funeral parlor, a feud erupts between Lee and Turn...

Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood
2000
as Self
From 1915-1939, Frances Marion was one of the most powerful talents in the movie industry. In one of the most liberating eras for women in film, she w...

If These Walls Could Talk 2
2000
Director
The stories of three lesbian couples -- who live in the same house at different periods of time -- who are at a crossroads in their lives. In 1961, Ed...

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
1999
Director
An acclaimed stage performer, Dorothy still struggled with the challenge of her color, in a time that wouldn't let some stars in by the front door. Ye...

Out to Sea
1997
Director
Care-free Charlie cons his widower brother-in-law Herb into an expenses-paid luxury cruise in search of rich, lonely ladies. The catch is that they ar...

Three Wishes
1995
Director
While Jane Holman is driving with her two sons, she accidentally runs into a drifter, Jack McCloud, who breaks his leg. Being responsible, Jane invite...

In Search of Oz
1994
as Self
BBC 2 produced this documentary on the Oz books of L. Frank Baum and the films and fantasies that they inspired, particularly the first book `The Wond...

Beverly Hills Cop III
1994
as Security Woman
When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Axel Foley finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World. Returnin...

Angie
1994
Director
Angie lives in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, and dreams of a better life. When she finds out she's pregnant by her boyfriend, Vinnie, she decides she'll have...

Lost in Yonkers
1993
Director
In the summer of 1942 two young boys are sent to stay with their stern grandmother Kurnitz and their childlike aunt Bella in Yonkers, New York.

Crazy in Love
1992
Director
Three generations of women live on a small island off the coast of Washington state with their men with whom they have no end of problems.

Rambling Rose
1991
Director
Rose is taken in by the Hillyer family to serve as a 1930s housemaid so that she can avoid falling into a life of prostitution. Her appearence and per...

Bare Essentials
1991
Director
A couple leaves for a vacation on a tropical island and finds happiness and love... just not with each-other.

Trenchcoat in Paradise
1989
Director
Eddie Mazda is a hard nosed private eye who gets in too close to the mob and is forced to leave Jersey City. He decides to open up shop in Hawaii.

That's Adequate
1989
as Self
This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his de...

Calling the Shots
1988
as Self
Documentary about women in the film industry. Numerous notable actresses and female directors share their thoughts.

Plain Clothes
1988
Director
To prove his brother's innocence, undercover officer Nick enrolls in high school again, dealing with crushes, bullies, humiliations, popularity swings...

Real Genius
1985
Director
When teenage geniuses Mitch Taylor and Chris Knight, working on an advanced laser project, learn that the military wants to use it as a weapon, they d...

Joy of Sex
1984
Director
Mistakenly believing that she has just weeks to live, teenager Leslie Hindenberg tries to lose her virginity before she dies.

The City Girl
1984
Director, Story, Producer
A female photographer who is engaged to a businessman investigates a cult in the local club scene. By living out some of her sexual fantasies, she fac...

Valley Girl
1983
Director
Julie, a girl from the valley, meets Randy, a punk from the city. They are from different worlds and find love. Somehow they need to stay together in ...

The London Connection
1979
Story
A missing formula, a defecting Eastern European scientist kidnapped, car chases, foot chases, air chases, the British secret service, and a couple of ...

Not a Pretty Picture
1976
as Herself
Mixing narrative and documentary, the film retells a 16 year old girl's experience of a date rape.

Not a Pretty Picture
1976
Director, Editor, Producer
Mixing narrative and documentary, the film retells a 16 year old girl's experience of a date rape.

Old-Fashioned Woman
1974
as Self
Documentary on the filmmaker's grandmother, Mabel Tilton, reflecting on her life as an independent woman.

Old-Fashioned Woman
1974
Director, Writer, Producer
Documentary on the filmmaker's grandmother, Mabel Tilton, reflecting on her life as an independent woman.
More Than a School
1973
Director
A documentary following the lives of several students involved in an experimental "school without walls" program at a Long Island high school.

Year of the Woman
1973
Sound
Utitlising humour, fantasy, animation, poetry and theatrics, Hochman and her crew challenge the male establishment for ignoring the first meeting of t...
David: Off and On
1972
as Herself - interviewer
A documentary portrait of a young man's middle class childhood and his struggle with drugs and his reasons to live.
David: Off and On
1972
Director, Editor, Writer
A documentary portrait of a young man's middle class childhood and his struggle with drugs and his reasons to live.

Directors on Directing (Part 2)
N/A
This documentary features the most gifted young directors of the 80's and 90's, revealing the secrets of their success in their craft.
Passing Quietly Through
N/A
Director
A blunt and human encounter between a nurse and an aging man.