"You can't just shovel food in your mouth and expect the food to work for you."

Barbara Kopple (1946)
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About Barbara Kopple

Barbara Kopple is an American filmmaker known for her documentary films. She was born in New York City in 1946 and studied psychology at Northeastern University. Kopple gained recognition for her groundbreaking work in cinema, with her films addressing social and political issues such as labor rights and feminism. She has won multiple awards, including two Academy Awards for Best Documentary Feature.

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