From Satanism (“Hail Satan?”) to Kenny G (“Listening to Kenny G”), Penny Lane’s eclectic filmography has tackled a wide range of subject matter. Up next for the documentary filmmaker is “Mrs. America,” an exploration of “the changing role of American womanhood through the Mrs. America Beauty Pageant’s half-century history” that’s being backed by Anonymous Content, Fremantle, and Spinning Nancy. Deadline confirmed this news.
Elaine Marmel and David Marmel launched Mrs. America in 1977 to celebrate married women. It is an annual beauty contest that features contestants from all 50 states and District of Columbia. The winner will compete in Mrs. World.
Lane described “Mrs. America” as an “incredible opportunity to learn and think deeply about womanhood, marriage, and American values.” She added, “I cannot wait to immerse myself in the world of Mrs. America – past, present, and future.”
Asked what advice she’d give other women directors, Lane told us, “If you’re not terrified, you’re probably not doing it right.”
Source: Women And Hollywood
