Since 1992, Rich has lived in San Francisco and taught documentary film and queer studies during Spring semesters at the University of California, Berkeley. Chick Flicks is an impressive collection of essays on the independent film movement, feminist film criticism, American politics, and her own personal history. Unlike many other critics, Rich is known as a champion of films and film movements who lobbies on behalf of filmmakers and cutting-edge work, rather than simply passing judgement. Rich has been closely identified with a number of important film movements, notably feminist film, Latin American cinema, independent film in the U.S. and Europe, and the recent phenomenon of the New Queer Cinema, a term she coined. Her work and voice can be found in virtually every media format and she is a regular contributor to the Village Voice, as well as the San Francisco Bay Guardian and the British Film Institute's Sight and Sound.
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Pre-registration required An intimate working session with Ruby. You won't want to miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from one of the most notable film theorists and critics today in an intimate setting which will allow for a 2-way flow of information and ideas. Also, tonight will be the premiere screening for most of these works. Many of the filmmakers will be there to regale you with their presence and throw spit-balls at ya while you're watching the show. The epic tale of a swinger whose groove has been killed by a strange new dance sensation that is spreading through the city like wildfire.