Movie

Amy! (1980)

• November 7, 1980
• 34m

• Documentary

Overview

Amy Johnson was the first woman to fly solo from Great Britain to Australia. Mulvey and Wollen’s experimental documentary combines newsreel footage of the aviator’s arrival, dramatic recreations of events from her life and contemporary discussions by feminist groups on the subject of heroism in this most unconventional biopic.

Directors

Laura Mulvey, Peter Wollen

Starring

Yvonne Rainer