Kusama was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Haruo Kusama, a Japanese American child psychiatrist who immigrated from … See more

Kusama's films have been noted for their strong feminist themes, and with the exception of The Invitation, all have featured female protagonists. They are often flawed, with the filmmaker citing an interest in ambiguity and difficulty in characters. … See more

• Gordon, Bette (Fall 2000). "Karyn Kusama". BOMB Magazine. 73.
• Baker, Aaron (September 2000). "A new combination: … See more

1996–2009: Girlfight, Æon Flux, and Jennifer's Body
After graduating from NYU, where she won a Mobil Prize for … See more

Kusama married screenwriter Phil Hay in October 2006. They have a son. Although they had known each other since meeting at Sundance when Girlfight premiered in 2000, it was not until they worked together on Æon Flux that they began dating.
Hay has co-written … See more

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