Debra Eisenstadt

ABOUT DEBRA EISENSTADT

Screenwriter and director best known for her films The Limbo Room and Daydream Believer. Also an actress, she co-starred with William H. Macy in the film and stage versions of David Mamet's Oleanna.

After graduating from Bennington College, she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from The New School.

Her grandfather, Benjamin Eisenstadt , invented the popular sugar substitute Sweet'n'Low.

She married fellow director Brett Morgen.

Oscar winner Melissa Leo appeared in her film The Limbo Room.