Antonia Bird, a pioneering British director, was a powerful voice in her generation, known for her work in radical theatre and TV soaps. She became the first British woman to direct a Hollywood movie, but her work remains under-recognized due to her gender and politics.
Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood
The director's illustrious career has traversed the Royal Court Theatre, BBC productions, and Hollywood films, garnering praise from respected industry professionals, including Robert Carlyle and Kay Mellor.