$avvy

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$avvy
Directed byRobin Hauser
Written byJessica Floum
Produced by
  • Robin Hauser
  • Tierney Henderson
CinematographyJohn Behrens
Edited by Shirley Thompson
Music by Kathryn Bostic
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Release date
Running time
79 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

$avvy is a 2021 American documentary film directed by Robin Hauser, written by Jessica Floum. It follows the historical, cultural, and societal norms around women and money. Haley Sacks, Carrie Schwab, Farnoosh Torabi, and Sallie Krawcheck appear in the film. [2]

The film had its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on April 1, 2021. [3]

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References

  1. "$avvy". Santa Barbara International Film Festival . Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  2. "$avvy". Finish Line Features. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  3. Hipes, Patrick (March 9, 2021). "Santa Barbara Film Festival Sets Lineup For Hybrid Edition; 'Invisible Valley' Is Opener". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2021.