Muse of the Movies: Mary Pickford

Award-winning Nicolas Eliopoulos discusses his in-depth documentary about legendary actress Mary Pickford, whose life parallels the birth of cinema itself. Many women have made important contributions to the history of motion pictures, but Pickford may be at the top of that list. MARY PICKFORD: THE MUSE OF THE MOVIES is a treasure chest of information about the early days of filmmaking and how Pickford shaped the development of acting for the screen. This wonderful documentary was released on DVD in 2012.