Joan Micklin Silver (born May 24, 1935) is an American director.Joan Micklin SilverBornJoan MicklinMay 24, 1935 (age 83)Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesOccupationFilm directorScreenwriterYears active1972–presentSpouse(s)Raphael D. Silver (1956–present)Children3She was born Joan Micklin in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Doris (Shoshone) and Maurice David Micklin. She received her B.A. From Sarah Lawrence College. In 1956, she married Raphael D. Silver, with whom she has 3 daughters; Raphael's fat