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"We realized (performance art) was this incredible tool that we could use for activism. And we could make work about women's issues, violence against women or wage inequity, and bring those to audiences in new ways."The Game of Nerds
Interview with Anne Gauldin and Cheri Gaulke by Tara Jabbari, July 4, 2026
"Gaulke's argument is that this was not a fringe but a foundation, and that its omission from the canon was a choice rather than an oversight."Martin Cid Magazine
By Veronica Loop, June 29, 2026
"Speaking with Gaulke, even about the most complex parts of her story, is remarkably easy... She listens with care and responds with exacting precision, often finding the small detail that guides the conversation into sharp focus."FilmSlop
Interview with Cheri Gaulke by Areeha Mahal, July 1, 2026
"A quintessentially Los Angeles story is arriving at the Getty Center this summer for a landmark presentation... Adding significant momentum to the film's release, entertainment legends Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner have officially boarded the project as Executive Producers."RabbleRouse News
July 1, 2026
"The documentary deserves recognition for its tender honesty, inclusive, nonjudgmental curation, and the courage to preserve and celebrate a vital chapter of cultural history. Museums, universities, and arts institutions are natural homes for this work and should consider bringing it to their audiences... It is the kind of documentary that lingers long after the credits roll and invites a second viewing."CultureVulture
Review by David E. Moreno, June 25, 2026
"'Acting Like Women' is a personal story documentary about how women changed lives through performance art in the 1970s. It shows the struggle and the camaraderie of a large group of feminist artists who came together at a time when America was moving forward for women, LGBT and African Americans' rights. We are excited that this film will finally be released to the public after almost 50 years. It's a must see!"
— Lily Tomlin & Jane Wagner, Executive Producers
Deadline HollywoodExclusive by Matthew Carey, June 24, 2026
"'Acting Like Women' is both a deeply personal memoir and an essential historical record, illuminating a community of artists and activists whose work helped transform the cultural landscape for generations of women. The film is a treasure, and one I hope audiences everywhere have the chance to experience."Cinema Femme
Interview by Rebecca Martin, June 16, 2026
"Gaulke's film is also a semi-personal documentary livened by short animated sequences and a treasure trove of film and video footage from the building's heyday... The Woman's Building became a feminist space where the female artists who came to learn and make art could take responsibility for the scope and direction of their work. These artists wouldn't need to work while starving and freezing in a garret. They could meet other female artists like themselves and empower each other."Beyond Chron
Review by Peter Wong, June 15, 2026
"On KPFA Radio's Women's Magazine, Lisa Dettmer talks to Cheri Gaulke about her new documentary "Acting Like Women" which looks at the art, activism, and female-powered performance that burst onto the scene in 1970s Los Angeles, forming a tight-knit and transformative creative community. Centered around the early days of the Woman's Building, these artists explored the body, gender, and identity — challenging the entrenched sexism of the art world while forging groundbreaking new modes of expression that would influence generations to come."KPFA Radio's Women's Magazine
Interview with Cheri Gaulke by Lisa Dettmer, June 8, 2026 — Listen from minute 6:35