Polly Platt

1939–2011 (age 72)

film producer

Biography

Polly Platt shaped American cinema with her keen eye for storytelling, guiding directors from the groundbreaking works of the 1970s through a lifetime of producing, designing, and championing strong narratives.

She nurtured emerging talent, especially women behind the camera, and her influence continues to inspire storytellers honored at Green-Wood Cemetery.

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