How Family Ties Influenced Justine Bateman’s Approach to Making Violet Starring Olivia Munn

Decades after becoming a household name courtesy of Family Ties, Justine Bateman is celebrating a major milestone in her career - the world premiere of her feature directorial debut Violet. You’ll hear me say as much in this video interview, but do know a written synopsis can’t do Violet justice because of how instrumental Bateman’s visual style and narrative choices are to the sky-high engagement level of the film. For the sake of having some background information, Violet stars Olivia Munn in the title role. She’s a 32 year-old trying to make some big moves as a film executive in Hollywood, she stays connected with family back home if/when they call, and is considering taking steps forward in her romantic life. But how many of the decisions made in those departments are purely her own? Violet often struggles with the voice in her head, a committee that encourages her to make decisions based on what’s expected of her rather than what feels true to her. With Violet celebrating its world premiere