theacademy:In 2010, Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to receive the Oscar for Best Directing f
theacademy:In 2010, Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to receive the Oscar for Best Directing for her film “The Hurt Locker.” “I hope that I’m the first of many,” she said after her win. Bigelow’s film also won Best Picture that night. -- source link