An American film director and screenwriter, she gained recognition for her debut film "Frozen River" (2008), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the Grand Jury Prize. The film received critical acclaim and earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Before her breakthrough, she studied at Columbia University and worked in theater. Her work often explores themes of socio-economic struggles and human resilience.
THE WHOLE TRUTH
The Whole Truth is a legal thriller that revolves around defense attorney Richard Ramsay, who is tasked with defending a teenager named Mike Lassiter...
FROZEN RIVER
Frozen River is a gripping drama that follows the story of two women from different backgrounds who form an unlikely partnership to smuggle illegal...