How do you turn the classic raunchy teen comedy on its head? Emma Seligman, writer and director of the critically acclaimed, lesbian fight club film, “Bottoms,” and the claustrophobic, indie hit, “Shiva Baby,” talks movie-making, her early aughts inspiration, queer representation on screen and how it’s changing. Guest hosted by Sharon Attia, our researcher and associate producer, who also happens to be Emma’s best friend. 

GUEST: 

• Emma Seligman, writer-director of “Bottoms” and “Shiva Baby” 

FOR MORE:

• Watch “Bottoms” 
• Watch “Shiva Baby”  
• Why Emma Seligman Decided to Make a Movie About a Queer Fight Club (New Yorker)
• The Brains Behind the New Comedy, Bottoms (New York Magazine) 

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