
The Heretics
Synopsis
THE HERETICS uncovers the inside story of the Second Wave of the Women’s Movement for the first time in a feature film or video. Joan Braderman, director and narrator, follows her dream of becoming a filmmaker to New York City in 1971. By chance, she joins a feminist art collective at the epicenter of the 1970’s art world in lower Manhattan. In her first person account, THE HERETICS charts the history of a feminist collective from the inside out.
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October 9, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Braderman
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Braderman
- Original Score
- Lee Madeloni, June Millington
- Original Title
- The Heretics
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- No More Nice Girls Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Braderman
Joan Braderman
Lee Madeloni, June Millington
Scott Hancock, Kathy Shermerhorn
Crescent Diamond
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Madeloni
Original Music Composer
Scott Hancock
Editor
June Millington
Original Music Composer
Crescent Diamond
Producer
Joan Braderman
Director
Kathy Shermerhorn
Editor
Joan Braderman
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heretics
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What is The Heretics about?
THE HERETICS uncovers the inside story of the Second Wave of the Women’s Movement for the first time in a feature film or video. Joan Braderman, director and narrator, follows her dream of becoming a filmmaker to New York City in 1971. By chance, she joins a feminist art collective at the epicenter of the 1970’s art world in lower Manhattan. In her first person account, THE HERETICS charts the history of a feminist collective from the inside out.
Who directed The Heretics?
The Heretics was directed by Joan Braderman.
Who stars in The Heretics?
The principal cast of The Heretics includes Joan Snyder, Elke Solomon, Pat Steir, May Stevens, Michelle Stuart.
When was The Heretics released and how long is it?
The Heretics was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heretics?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heretics was composed by Lee Madeloni, June Millington.


















