Music

Five Questions with Dottie

Did you know that when Memphis musicians travel to other cities, the music industry knows to put some respect on their names? Dottie knows it well, because she’s built an impressive career backing up icons like Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Jesse J. and more. Now it’s time for Dottie to step to the front of the stage – we fell in love with her song and video “Outta My Mind,” so we sat down with her to bring you Five Questions.

Arts

5 Women in the 901 Representing in Film & Television

Women have been directing films from the beginning of cinema — and have continued to break new cinematic ground since.  Earlier on women sometimes had a good shot at participating, but as the studio system took shape, men largely muscled women out of directing, producing, show running and other key creative roles. Female directors persisted anyway, innovating techniques and tackling subjects once prohibited to their gender. This piece focuses on filmmakers that have innovated or pushed boundaries in some way. Thanks to a push for more women in this film and television space.