In 1978, she became one of the first women ever to write and direct a comedy feature–Rabbit Test, a cult classic about a man (Billy Crystal) becoming pregnant.
For reference, Octavia Bulter's Blood Child was first published in 1984 (and as part of a book in 1985).
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"Actual" violence?? As if the violence that is committed when tired and understaffed isn't real violence??