Tressie Souders

Tressie Souders
Born
Theresa Ann Souders

February 7, 1897
DiedJanuary 17, 1995
Other namesTressie Souders, Tressa Souders, Theresa A. West
Occupation(s)Film director, domestic worker
SpouseOscar C. West (1935-42)

Tressie Souders (February 7, 1897 – January 17, 1995) was the first known African American female to direct a feature film: 1922's A Woman's Error.[1]

  1. ^ "Tressie Souders – Women Film Pioneers Project". wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Retrieved 10 October 2018.