Leslie Zemeckis is a multifaceted individual with a plethora of accomplishments in the realms of authorship, acting, and documentary filmmaking. Her critically acclaimed films have garnered widespread recognition, including "Behind the Burly Q", a documentary that delves into the captivating world of old-time burlesque in America, which premiered on Showtime.
Additionally, Zemeckis has produced several award-winning documentaries, such as "Bound by Flesh", a poignant exploration of the lives of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, and "Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer", a captivating chronicle of the remarkable life and career of Mabel Stark, the first female tiger trainer in the early 20th century.
Furthermore, Zemeckis has also created the award-winning documentary "Grandes Horizontales", which sheds light on the extraordinary lives and loves of the 19th Century courtesans in Paris, garnering numerous Best Documentary awards at esteemed film festivals worldwide. This film will soon be available for streaming.
As an accomplished author, Zemeckis has penned three best-selling books, including "Behind the Burly Q", a definitive oral history of burlesque, "Goddess of Love Incarnate; the Life of Stripteuse Lili St. Cyr", and "Feuding Fan Dancers" (an SCIBA finalist for best bio of the year),which chronicles the lives of showgirls Sally Rand, Faith Bacon, and the golden age of the showgirl.
Currently, Zemeckis is working on a new project, a book about the January 2018 debris flow tragedy in Montecito, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile author, actress, and documentarian.
