Elizabeth Banks Got Told ‘You Can’t Direct Men’ Because ‘They Won’t Follow You’ as a Woman Filmmaker

Elizabeth Banks has spoken about being told she couldn't direct male actors in Hollywood. She recalled being told that men wouldn't follow her direction, but went on to direct Ray Liotta in "Cocaine Bear" and other major films. Banks has expressed frustration over her "Charlie's Angels" film being reduced to a chick flick by the media, with its marketing being presented as only for girls