3) Sarah Polley

Perhaps no actress was more recognizable in her early career than Sarah Polley, with roles in Road to Avonlea and Go. However, Polley has evolved into a highly respected director and screenwriter. Polley has been behind the camera for years, bringing a unique voice to socially conscious storytelling. Her 2012 documentary, Stories We Tell, was critically acclaimed for its reflective and innovative work on family, memory, and identity, proving her to be a director not afraid of complicated narratives.
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