Joan Micklin Silver

Joan Micklin Silver (born May 24, 1935) is an American director. She was born Joan Micklin in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Doris (Shoshone) and Maurice David Micklin. She received her B.A. From Sarah Lawrence College. In 1956, she married Raphael D. Silver, with whom she has 3 daughters; Raphael's father was Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver.

Joan Micklin Silver
Born
Joan Micklin

(1935-05-24) May 24, 1935
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active1972–present
Spouse(s)
Raphael D. Silver
(
m. 1956)
Children3

Her early low-budget film Hester Street received a Best Actress Oscar nomination for actress Carol Kane. Her 1977 film Between the Lines was entered into the 27th Berlin International Film Festival.[1] She is also known for the film Crossing Delancey which was released in 1988 and stars Amy Irving. She also conceived and directed the musical revue A... My Name Is Alice with Julianne Boyd.

Filmography (Director)

Awards
  • 1975: International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg - Interfilm Award for Hester Street
  • 1977: Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards - New Generation Award
  • 1977: Berlin International Film Festival - Interfilm Award - Otto Dibelius Film Award for Between the Lines
  • 1985: Locarno International Film Festival - Silver Leopard's Eye for Finnegan Begin Again
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References
  1. "Between the Lines". IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 August 2018.


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