Hulu Doc 'Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery' Director Says Time Is Right for Festival's Return
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Scott Huver
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Director Ally Pankiw discusses her Hulu documentary 'Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery,' which explores the groundbreaking 1990s female-led music festival. The documentary highlights how Lilith Fair challenged myths and lies told to women and diverse artists in the music industry, including the false notion that playing two female artists back-to-back on the radio would hurt ratings. Pankiw argues the time is right for the festival's comeback, as the documentary's themes remain relevant to ongoing conversations about gender equality in music.
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If we play two women back-to-back on the radio, they'll...
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