Person
Johanna Demetrakas
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.
Known for
L.A. Law
Director
American Playhouse
Director
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Director
Addicted to Love
Co-Producer
Caged Heat
Editor
Some Nudity Required
Director
Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
Producer
Out of Line
Director
Celebration at Big Sur
Director
In 'N Out
Editor
Filmography
- 2018Feminists: What Were They Thinking?Producer
- 2011Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa RinpocheEditor
- 2003Jimi Plays BerkeleyAssistant Editor
- 2002Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part HarmonyEditor
- 2001Out of LineDirector
- 2000Bus Rider's UnionDirector
- 1998Some Nudity RequiredDirector
- 1997Addicted to LoveCo-Producer
- 1996Tragic Consequences: Teenagers and GunsEditorial Consultant
- 1993Grandfather SkyEditor
- 1989Doogie Howser, M.D.Director
- 1986L.A. LawDirector
- 1985Broken RainbowConsulting Editor
- 1984In 'N OutEditor
- 1982American PlayhouseDirector
- 1980Right Out of History: The Making of Judy Chicago's Dinner PartyDirector
- 1978NunzioEditor
- 1974Caged HeatEditor
- 1974WomanhouseDirector
- 1971Celebration at Big SurDirector
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