100 Women We Love

100 Women We Love 2011

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The 100 Women We Love – out artists, elected officials, business leaders, athletes, community activists – are role models for us all. Many are up-and-coming movers and shakers; some are at the zenith of their careers. Some of their achievements change our world and, just as importantly, others improve the world’s perception of out women. They all strive tirelessly to increase our visibility and continue our incredible progress toward equality and justice.

We proudly present the class of 2011, in random order, so each gets her well-deserved turn in the spotlight.

DORIS YEUNG

“Millions of people immigrate to America because of the promise of the American Dream,” says the directors’ statement of the new film Motherland, “but what happens afterwards?” Chinese-American filmmaker Doris Yeung is attempting to find out. The film concerns an Asian American woman who returns home upon her mother’s murder, only to be drawn into a long-hidden web of lies within her family. Motherland is currently making waves on the film festival circuit, including an upcoming stint at the Beijing Queer Festival. The former directing fellow at the American Film Institute is known for her work in both experimental and narrative films, finding insight from mere threads of thoughts. “I’m inspired when I have an idea or feeling seemingly out of the blue,” says Yeung, “and it stays with me bugging me until I make it a reality.” –SJ

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