
Johanna Demetrakas
Biography
Filmmaker and director Johanna Demetrakas has directed episodes of many television series including L.A. Law and Orde and Doogie Howser, M.D. She has also made award-winning film OUT OF LINE, starring Jennifer Beals, and the short film Homesick. She is also known for her award-winning documentaries and iconic feminist art films such as WOMANHOUSE and RIGHT OUT OF HISTORY. Most recently, Demetrakas directed a documentary focused on the arrival of Buddhism to the U.S. in the 70’s entitled CRAZY WISDOM. Demetrakas currently teaches cinematic arts at the University of Southern California.
Directing (8 movies)

Some Nudity Required
1998

Out of Line
2001

Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
2011

Celebration at Big Sur
1971

Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
2018

Womanhouse
1974

Bus Rider's Union
2000

Right Out of History: The Making of Judy Chicago's Dinner Party
1980
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Some Nudity Required | 1998 | Writer |
| Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche | 2011 | Producer |
| Feminists: What Were They Thinking? | 2018 | Producer |