CENTURY CITY, Calif., June 8, 2001–The Women in Film celebrated their 25th Annual Crystal Awards with a luncheon held at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.
This year’s Crystal Award honorees were actresses Glenn Close and Whoopi Goldberg, Columbia Pictures chairman Amy Pascal and casting director Juliet Taylor.
The Dorothy Arzner Directors Award went to director Betty Thomas (28 Days), while the Humanitarian Crystal Award was given to Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith for their charitable contributions. Cinematographer Amy Vincent received the Kodak Vision Award.
Established in 1977, the Crystal Awards honor those who have helped to expand the role of women in the entertainment industry. Presenters included John Lithgow, Jamie Lee Curtis, Drew Barrymore and producer Steven Bochco.
