Jenni Olson

Overview

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Acting
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Birthday
Oct 06, 1962 (62 years old)

Jenni Olson

Known For

In Nomine Patris
0h 2m
Movie 2019

In Nomine Patris

A brief reflection on faith, self-loathing and Studs Lonigan.

Dykes, Camera, Action!
0h 58m
Movie 2018

Dykes, Camera, Action!

The film examines the ways that women directors have contributed to this genre and emphasizes the role that the media play in representation of sexuality and gender, underscoring the power that film has to shape our perceptions of one another. Visually, this documentary comes to life on screen through compelling and intimate original interviews, intercut with emotionally-charged archival footage, photographs, ephemera, inspired music, and film clips.

Biography

Jenni Olson (born October 6, 1962) is an American film curator, filmmaker, author, and LGBT film historian. She was born and raised in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. She co-founded the pioneering LGBT website PlanetOut, and campaigned to have a barrier erected on the Golden Gate Bridge to prevent suicides. Olson was educated at the University of Minnesota. In 1986, while still a student, Olson co-founded the Minneapolis/St.Paul Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Transgender Film Festival, initially under the name Lavender Images. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia