Ms. Silver launched her filmmaking career in New York in the early 1970s, at a time when relatively few movies were being released theatrically and the industry was dominated by young male directors. While screenwriting work was available to women, directing was all but impossible.
Scene from Crossing Delancey
[I am heartbroken by this news. May this talented woman with divine sensitivities and talent rest in peace.]
PEARLEY, thank you so much for posting an alert when Crossing Delancey recently aired on TCM. I know you loved Ms. Silver's work as much if not more than I.