Kathleen Collins wore many hats, both literally and figuratively. A black and white photograph of her in front of New York’s skyline shows the writer, filmmaker and activist in a wide-brimmed felt number, paired effortlessly with a checkerboard coat and a chunky ribbed turtleneck. It’s a masterclass in texture, a skill also evident in the artist’s fierce prose, which layers cinematic form over stories rich in characters and ideas. Collins, who grew up in New Jersey, died of…
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