Born in the Bronx, she rose to fame as an actress on the TV show "Laverne & Shirley." Transitioning to directing, she became one of Hollywood's pioneering female directors. Her notable films include "Big," the first film by a female director to gross over $100 million, and "A League of Their Own," a beloved sports comedy-drama. Known for her warm storytelling and ability to blend humor with heart, she left a lasting impact on the industry.
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN
A League of Their Own is a sports comedy-drama film that tells the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during World War II....
BIG
A young boy makes a wish to be 'big' and wakes up in the body of an adult. As he navigates through the challenges of being an adult while maintaining...
AWAKENINGS
Awakenings is a 1990 drama film based on Oliver Sacks' memoir of the same name. It follows the story of a doctor who discovers a drug that awakens...
THE PREACHER'S WIFE
The Preacher's Wife is a heartwarming romantic comedy-drama that tells the story of Rev. Henry Biggs, a pastor struggling to keep his church afloat...