That Gal... Who Was in That Thing: That Guy 2

"That Gal" was truly entertaining and insightful.This film is a fantastic contribution to the conversation of women in entertainment. As a young woman working my way up in the industry, this film has help to increase my awareness of the pressures that female actors face. In turn, I feel inspired to speak out on behalf of women both in front and behind the camera. The female actors who are interviewed are extremely honest with the struggles they have faced throughout their careers, but also prove that women can have/do it all! Also, I want to commend the director/producers of this film for shinning a light on this topic and I look forward to their future projects!

"That Gal" is the sequel to "That Guy…Who Was In That Thing", in which known male character actors talked about their careers. Now it's the ladies turn! I really wanna give a little praise to the producers of this film for finally putting the spotlight on to these very talented actresses. I enjoyed the the first film very much, but the in-depth interviews and the inside stories of what it's like to be an actress in the male dominated industry make this second edition much more interesting.

The film focus on 8 character actresses who open up about their experiences making it in Hollywood. Every topic is raised; sexism, race, age, and the pressure to stay beautiful and/or thin. And how the choices of doing nudity or having a child can effect the course of these women's career. "That Gal" is not only educational, it's entertaining and quite touching.

If' you've ever watched a TV show or gone to a film and said, "I know her face from somewhere," this is for you. Entertaining and informative, the documentary profiles actresses whose name you may not know, but whom you've seen as guest/bit/supporting players for decades. Their insights and anecdotes about Hollywood's history of "age-ism" which impacts the careers of actresses far more than of actors, the obstacles and difficulties women in Hollywood face are insightful without being vindictive or bitter. There are so many skilled and professional women in this category that I wish there were follow-up documentaries featuring other gals who were in that thing.

Documentaries on movie stars can be found virtually everywhere. But this doc (as well as its predecessor "THAT GUY...") tells compelling stories about some of those great actors whose names aren't above the title. "THAT GAL..." is a brilliant, honest, heart-breaking yet inspirational look at the intrepid pros whose names may be hard to remember but whose performances are unforgettable.

You'll recognize Paget Brewster from the 2015 season of "COMMUNITY" and Roxanne Hart from the legendary sci-fi classic "HIGHLANDER". Roma Maffia was particularly memorable in "DISCLOSURE" as well as the Johnny Depp thriller "OUT OF TIME". And Jayne Atkinson has been a pillar of "HOUSE OF CARDS","CRIMINAL MINDS", as well as "24". What these and the other actors in the documentary illustrate are the often harsh but occasionally glorious realities of the acting business. This is not a puff-piece and it's not a tawdry expose. It's a refreshing peek into what it takes to make it as a professional actor -- namely: passion for the art form to motivate yourself and the grit to endure the tough times. This is a must-see for all aspiring actors as well as for those struggling actors who want to remind themselves that this business is hard for almost everyone but worth it if you can keep going.

I was really excited for the female version of That Guy, and That Gal certainly delivered. With a cast of women demonstrating a wide range of film and TV credits, the documentary painted a frank picture of what it means to be a woman in entertainment, particularly of a certain age. This also seems to be an appropriate time for its release, given that statistics of working women in Hollywood have actually dropped over the past several years and the conversation surrounding feminism (aka equality for women) is gaining some momentum. It's helpful and impactful to see That Gal put familiar faces and their experiences to statistics. Not to mention, That Gal is also entertaining. Definitely worth seeing!