SOME REAL HEAT

Directed by: Stefanie JORDAN

Germany. 2001. Documentary. 54min. Color. OV/FrS.

Synopsis

A documentary about six female firefighters in San Francisco, about "chainsaw-mamas, good axe-moments, passion and compassion-issues" and about the myth and reality of a dangerous profession. Some Real Heat follows female firefighters in San Francisco on their uphill battle to gain access to the male-dominated field. Jordan focuses on six women who are determined to upset gender roles as they put their lives on the line daily in one of the riskiest jobs around. Some Real Heat also puts these women's stories in a historical perspective, exploring the history of women fire fighters and the gender bias that barred them from officially entering the U.S. Fire Department until 1974. Exploring the myths and realities of this dangerous profession, Some Real Heat delves into the strength and character that distinguishes these women as true modern-day heroes.

Stefanie JORDAN

Born in Germany in 1965, Stefanie Jordan is a Director, Producer, Camerawoman and Animator. Up until now she has made animations, feature length documentary and experimental films as well as commercials. Besides being a film- and videomaker she has worked as a graphic designer and as a camerawoman. Currently she is developing a series of short films for children. After filmclasses at the San Francisco Art Institute and S.F. State University and a guest semester at the Art Academy in Hamburg she studied animation at the Academy for Film and Television in Potsdam-Babelsberg. She has also given lectures internationally. Stefanie Jordan's films have been shown at festivals world-wide and have won numerous awards. Her film works are extensively explored in Alice Kuzniar's book The Queer German Cinema, Stanford University Press 2000.

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@stefaniejordan11

October 30th to November 3rd, 2002

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Distribution

Partners 2002