‘Women Talking’ Director Sarah Polley on How a Brain Injury Almost Halted Her Career

It’s been 10 years since Sarah Polley directed a film. In between “Take This Waltz” (2012) and her most recent release, “Women Talking,” she wasn’t sure if she would ever be able to direct again due to a brain injury. On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, we talk with the writer and director about her new appreciation for cinema after almost losing the ability to create. She also praises her outstanding cast of actors and how she imagined them playing different roles at various points. Finally, she opens our eyes to “Carol” nights, a semi-annual screening… Read Full Article