Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché is Pamela B. Green's energetic film about pioneer filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché. It is both a tribute and a detective story, tracing the circumstances by which this extraordinary artist faded from memory and the path toward her reclamation.

Some interesting facts about Be Natural

• This documentary film premiered in 2018 at the Cannes Film Festival.
• It was co-written and directed by Pamela B. Green.
• It was narrated by filmmaker and actress Jodie Foster.

Some things that surprised Livia & Zainab about Be Natural

• Livia: The idea that someone's life, legacy and work can be completely forgotten by her peers and students. And even though Alice struggled at the end of her life to re-write her own story, she was still relatively ignored.
• Zainab: The revelation that Alice was the first filmmaker in the world and that also happens to be a woman, in addition to the breath of her legacy and contributions to the film industry.

Follow along as Livia & Zainab review Be Natural and discuss how social constructs influence our sense of self and identity. They also rate the film by critically reviewing four key elements of filmmaking: Storytelling, Cinematography, Character Development and Overall Message.

Music Credit

Theme Song: The Way by KAR33M

Music: Purple Planet Music