Shira Piven

Shira Piven, a director known for her work on "Welcome to Me" and various TV series, joins fellow director Jade Jenise Dixon to discuss her film, "The Performance." They delve into the challenges of capturing authentic tap dance and the moral complexities of a Jewish tap dancer performing for a Nazi audience in 1930s Berlin. Shira shares insights on collaborating with family, the creative process of adapting a story, and the artistic decisions behind shooting a period piece on a limited budget, blending history and personal experience in her storytelling.