Blythe Frank

Blythe Frank? Oh, yeah, she’s got her fingerprints all over some seriously interesting films. Let’s start with "Being Charlie" (2015)—that one’s a bit of a gut punch, honestly. You’ve got this kid, Charlie, who’s basically barreling through rehab, dodging his politician dad’s expectations, and just trying to figure out his own messy life. There’s this raw, awkward honesty to the whole thing—addiction, family drama, a little romance with a fellow resident—nothing feels sugarcoated. The script’s sharp, the emotions hit hard, and Frank’s production style leans into that gritty, real-world messiness. Then there’s "Wild Oats" from 2016, which is like a total gear shift. Shirley MacLaine and Jessica Lange—legends, honestly—get handed a life-changing insurance check and decide, screw it, let’s go wild. Cue an impulsive trip to the Canary Islands, a ton of wild antics, mistaken identities, and a sort of goofy, feel-good vibe that’s just fun to watch. You can tell Frank’s not afraid to let stories go a little bonkers when the cast is having a blast. And then "Showing Roots" (2016)—this one’s got a small-town, Southern flavor. Set in 1977, right after the original "Roots" aired on TV, it’s about two women, one Black, one white, who bond over changing times and their own dreams. There’s a lot about friendship, prejudice, and trying to break free from the old-school mentality of their town. Frank’s pick of projects is all over the map, but honestly, that’s kind of the charm—she’s got range, and she’s not afraid to dive into stories that actually say something.