Underexposed Vol. 1: Chantal Akerman

Chantal Akerman (1950-2015) was one of the greatest experimental filmmakers in the history of cinema. Born in Brussels, Belgium to Polish Holocaust survivors, Akerman’s career took her to the United States, France, the former USSR, Israel, and Mexico, where she revolutionized the art of film, creating such monumental works as and . Her work explored isolation, exile, loss, and her own lesbian and Jewish identity. Using interviews, articles, memoir, and documentaries, provides a comprehensive introduction to her engaging and challenging work.

is a comic series that recognizes the creative legacies of woman and LGBTQ filmmakers throughout film history.