By the 1970s, Streisand was a superstar, but one with a ‘difficult reputation’ (which has stayed bonded to her star image to this day).
This session will examine the 1970s and 1980s as a period where the star took on greater control over her work, eventually becoming the first major female star to write, direct, star, and produce a major studio production, Yentl.
This took place during one of her most chaotic personal relationships with hairdresser-turned-producer, Jon Peters, and the highs and lows of her film and music career. Clips from interviews, films, and magazine articles will illustrate how she was viewed as a controlling star, but one who frequently collaborated with others and took many professional chances that were, ultimately, successful.
Dr. Julie Lobalzo Wright■
Julie Lobalzo Wright is an Assistant Professor in Film and Television Studies at the University of Warwick. She has taught and researched film and television stardom for many years, publishing work and giving talks on various stars, including Judy Garland, Elvis Presley, David Bowie, and Diane Keaton. Her next project is a book length study of Barbra Streisand that will focus on the authorship of her star image throughout her career.
Film Screenings■
2-4 April: Funny Girl
7-9 April: The Way We Were
9-10 April: What's Up Doc?
14-18 April: Yentl
14-17 April: A Star is Born (1976)
18-21 April: Hello Dolly