Johanna Demetrakas
Known For: Directing
Biography
Filmmaker and director Johanna Demetrakas has directed episodes of many television series including L.A. Law and Orde and Doogie Howser, M.D. She has also made award-winning film OUT OF LINE, starring Jennifer Beals, and the short film Homesick. She is also known for her award-winning documentaries and iconic feminist art films such as WOMANHOUSE and RIGHT OUT OF HISTORY. Most recently, Demetrakas directed a documentary focused on the arrival of Buddhism to the U.S. in the 70’s entitled CRAZY WISDOM. Demetrakas currently teaches cinematic arts at the University of Southern California.
Filmography
2018
- Feminists: What Were They Thinking? ... (Producer)
2011
- Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche ... (Director)
2003
- Jimi Plays Berkeley ... (Assistant Editor)
2002
- Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony ... (Editor)
2001
- Out of Line ... (Director)
2000
- Bus Rider's Union ... (Director)
1998
- Some Nudity Required ... (Director)
1997
- Addicted to Love ... (Co-Producer)
1996
- Tragic Consequences: Teenagers and Guns ... (Editorial Consultant)
1993
- Grandfather Sky ... (Editor)
1989
- Doogie Howser, M.D. ... (Director)
1986
- L.A. Law ... (Director)
1985
- Broken Rainbow ... (Sound Recordist)
1984
- In 'N Out ... (Editor)
1980
1978
- Nunzio ... (Editor)
1974
- Caged Heat ... (Editor)
- Womanhouse ... (Director)
1971
- Celebration at Big Sur ... (Director)