This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.
Production
Rare archival footage of Dougherty's legendary NYC loft sessions.
Acting
Gushing A-list testimonials from Pacino, Duvall, and Close.
Writing
Sharp critique of how studios sidelined casting as a craft.
Director
Tom Donahue
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dougherty cast 90+ films from her apartment, often discovering actors like Jon Voight and Gene Hackman in off-Broadway plays nobody else bothered to see.
The film sparked industry-wide conversations that helped casting directors finally gain Oscar recognition in 2021 — nearly a decade after its release.
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