Lee Grant Centennial

November 1–25

Most movie lovers know Lee Grant as a brilliant actor with a distinguished career, which includes four Oscar® nominations, from her 1952 nod for DETECTIVE STORY to her win for SHAMPOO in 1976. Fewer actually know Grant for her work as a director, a path she initially pursued by enrolling in the inaugural class of AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women. Behind the camera, Grant quickly turned to making documentary films, bringing to the screen real American stories covering issues and topics that are as powerful and relevant today as they were over 30 years ago — sex discrimination, the homeless, farmers’ rights and the transgender community. Her groundbreaking work in documentary film earned Grant a second Oscar® for her film DOWN AND OUT IN AMERICA. This series presents a mixture of Grant’s acclaimed work as both actor and director, showcasing the broad range of skills possessed by this singular artist.