Catherine Crouch facts for kids

Catherine Crouch is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, and actor. She has been making independent films for over twenty years. Her movies often explore different people's lives and experiences, looking at how things like background and community affect them. She is well-known for her films Stranger Inside (2001), Stray Dogs (2002), and The Gendercator (2007).

Catherine Crouch's Films

Catherine Crouch has worked on many films in different roles. She has directed, written, filmed, and even acted in movies.

As a Director

Catherine Crouch has directed several films. Her first full-length movie was Stray Dogs in 2001. This film starred actress Guinevere Turner.

Here are some of the films she directed:

• Osco Bag (1996)
• Vanilla Lament (1997)
• One Small Step (1999)
• A Christmas Sacrifice (1999)
• Stray Dogs (2001)
• Pretty Ladies (2002)
• The Gendercator (2007)
• Buttery Top (2009)
• A Pirate in Alphabet City (2010)

Writing for Films

Catherine Crouch has also written screenplays, which are the scripts for movies.

• Slaves of the Saints (2011): She wrote this film, which was directed by Kelly Hayes.
• The Taste of Dirt (2003): This film was directed by Yvonne Welbon. Catherine Crouch's story shows a young African American girl dealing with how her background affects her friendships.
• Stranger Inside (2001): She co-wrote this screenplay with Cheryl Dunye, who also directed the film. The movie is about a mother and daughter reuniting in a challenging place. Stranger Inside won several awards in 2001, including Audience Awards at film festivals in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. It also received other special awards. In 2002, the film was nominated for many more awards, including the Independent Spirit Awards.

Behind the Camera and Sound

Catherine Crouch has also worked as a cinematographer (filming the movie) and sound recorder.

• Living with Pride: Ruth Ellis @ 100 (1999): For this documentary, Catherine Crouch was in charge of the camera and sound. The film is about the life of Ruth Ellis, who was born in 1899. It explores a century of history through her experiences. This documentary won 10 "Best Documentary" awards and was shown at film festivals around the world. It also won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the San Francisco International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in 1999.

Acting Roles

Catherine Crouch has also appeared in some films as an actress.

• Ms. Stevens Hears the Mermaids Singing (2004) - She played Dorthea Miller.
• The Undergrad (2003) - She played Revered Crouch.
• Pretty Ladies (2002) - She played The Priestess.
• Vanilla Lament (1997)

See also

• List of female film and television directors
• List of lesbian filmmakers
• List of LGBT-related films directed by women