Tressie Souders

Tressie Souders
Born
Theresa Ann Souders

(1897-02-07)February 7, 1897
Frankfort, Kansas, US
DiedJanuary 17, 1995(1995-01-17) (aged 97)
San Francisco, California, US
Other namesTressie Souders, Tressa Souders, Theresa A. West
OccupationsFilm director, domestic worker
SpouseOscar C. West (1935-42)

Tressie Souders (February 7, 1897 – January 17, 1995) was the first known African American female to direct a feature film: 1922's A Woman's Error.

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