To Be a Woman

This biography offers an intimate look at Jill Craigie, a trailblazing filmmaker, writer, and feminist who challenged societal norms in her career and personal life. Known for her groundbreaking 1944 film and her role as the devoted wife of Michael Foot, Craigie’s life was marked by her independence, creativity, and engagement with the arts and politics. Author Carl Rollyson presents a candid portrayal of a charismatic woman who continuously pushed the boundaries of what it meant to be a 20th-century woman.