A discussion with two of the makers of the feminist film "Girls Town," JIM MCKAY, the co-writer and director, and LILI TAYLOR, the lead. TAYLOR plays Patti Lucci, an abused teen mother who struggles to understand the suicide of her friend, Nikki. Patti and her two best friends learn that Nikki killed herself because she was raped--they then boldly confront the man who did it. TAYLOR recently starred in the film version of "I Shot Andy Warhol" and was also featured in "Short Cuts," a Robert Altman film. MCKAY got his start shooting music videos for REM and Public Service Announcements. "Girls Town" is his first feature film. The film has been praised for its intelligent writing and fine acting. It won the dramatic Filmmaker's trophy and a special jury prize for its improvisational techniques at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
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