Catherine Crouch facts for kids

Catherine Crouch is an American filmmaker. She works as a director, writer, producer, camera person, and actor. She has been making independent films for over twenty years. Independent films are movies made outside of big Hollywood studios. Catherine Crouch is known for her films Stranger Inside (2001), Stray Dogs (2002), and The Gendercator (2007).

Catherine Crouch's Film Work

Catherine Crouch has worked on many different films. She has directed her own movies and written screenplays for others. She has also worked behind the camera and acted in films.

Films Directed by Catherine Crouch

Catherine Crouch has directed several films. Her first full-length movie was Stray Dogs. 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). This was her first feature film. It tells the story of a mother facing a difficult choice. The film starred actress Guinevere Turner.
• Pretty Ladies (2002)
• The Gendercator (2007)
• Buttery Top (2009)
• A Pirate in Alphabet City (2010)

Screenplays Written by Catherine Crouch

Catherine Crouch has written screenplays for other directors. A screenplay is the script for a movie.

• Slaves of the Saints (2011). This film was directed by Kelly Hayes. It is a documentary about Afro-Brazilian religions. It shows how these spiritual practices are important to people.
• The Taste of Dirt (2003). This film was directed by Yvonne Welbon. It is about a young African American girl. She learns about how race affects her relationships.
• Stranger Inside (2001). This screenplay was co-written with Cheryl Dunye, who also directed the film. It is about a mother and daughter reuniting. Their story takes place in a women's correctional facility. The film won several awards in 2001 and 2002. These included Audience Awards at film festivals like Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival and San Francisco International Film Festival.

Camera and Sound Work

Catherine Crouch has also worked as a cinematographer and sound person. A cinematographer is in charge of the camera and lighting.

• Living with Pride: Ruth Ellis @ 100 (1999). Yvonne Welbon directed and produced this documentary. Catherine Crouch worked on the camera and sound. The film is about Ruth Ellis, who was born in 1899. It shares her inspiring life story. This film won 10 "Best Documentary" awards. It also won the Audience Award at the San Francisco International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in 1999.

Acting Roles

Catherine Crouch has also acted in some films.

• 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